FDA issues calorie labeling rules on menu and vending machines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two final rules requiring calories be listed on certain menus in chain restaurants, [...]
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11, 2014
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11, 2014
‘Farmland’ available via On-Demand platforms
Didn’t get to see Farmland in theaters? The documentary is now available for rent and purchase via On-Demand platforms—providing more [...]
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11, 2014
AFBF disappointed in delayed action on 2014 RFS
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) expressed disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a delay in issuing [...]
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11, 2014
Two pesticide applicator trainings set in Overton
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering two private pesticide applicator trainings on Dec. 4 and Dec. 9 in Overton. [...]
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11, 2014
Legislative efforts, social media focus of Twitter conference
Twitter can serve as a tool to stay current on topics of interest, including legislative issues. To help Texas Farm [...]
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11, 2014
USDA offers ELAP assistance in over 40 states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will aid nearly 2,500 applicants with disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, [...]
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11, 2014
Red River Crops Conference set for Jan. 27-28, Childress
Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Services will host the second annual Red River Crops Conference [...]
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11, 2014
USDA helps to expand U.S. agricultural export markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded funding to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export [...]
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11, 2014
TWDB approved $45,190,000 for water projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will grant $45,190,000 for improvements of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Lone [...]
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11, 2014
Online guide aids new farmers with Farm Bill program options
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has published an online guide, the Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs, [...]