First 2014 confirmed case of VS in cattle
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed the state and nation’s first 2014 case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in [...]
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07, 2014
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07, 2014
AgriLife agencies surveying cattle ranchers, industry
Texas A&M University System agricultural agencies will help collect Texas stocker cattle survey data. The stocker segment is a vital [...]
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07, 2014
Field to Market unveils ag supply chain program
Field to Market’s new agricultural supply chain program will focus on benchmarking current sustainability and improving yields for U.S. commodity [...]
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07, 2014
New soil testing tool reduces fertilizer use, costs
Farmers test their soil to determine how much fertilizer is needed for improved crops and higher yields. These tests measure [...]
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07, 2014
Armyworms advance on East Texas
East Texas pastures and hay fields are overrun by armyworm caterpillars. Armyworms can be found on nearly any plant as [...]
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07, 2014
USDA processes 106,000 disaster assistance payments, so far
Farmers and ranchers began signing up April 15 for disaster assistance programs that were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 [...]
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07, 2014
Pesticide applicator training set for July 31, Canyon
With the recent invasion of sugarcane aphids, South Texas grain sorghum farmers saw how pest infestation can damage their crops. [...]
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07, 2014
Texas endures diverse drought conditions
Texas in July implies hot weather and nowadays implies the continuation of the current four-year drought. Recent rains blessed much [...]
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07, 2014
’40 Under 40’ nominations due July 30
Nominations for Vance Publishing’s “40 Under 40 Class” of 2014 are due July 30. The award program recognizes young, dedicated [...]
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07, 2014
Beef and pork exports intensify
International demand for U.S. beef and pork rose during May. The latest trade data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]