USDA: Census of Agriculture full report to be released May 2
In-depth information on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, traditional and specialty crops, will be included [...]
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Free BQA certification through April 15
For a second year, the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is offering cattlemen the chance to become certified for [...]
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04, 2014
AgriLife Extension to host forage systems, fertilizer strategies training
Fertilizer prices fluctuate, so farmers and ranchers should develop a plan to handle the changes. Information to help them do [...]
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04, 2014
SNAP, agricultural outlay cuts in FY 2015 budget approved by House
By a 219-205 vote, the House approved a fiscal year 2015 budget proposal aimed at reducing federal spending with cuts [...]
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04, 2014
Private water well screening in three South Texas counties
Area residents in Dimmit, La Salle and Zavala counties can attend a Texas Well Owner Network water well screening April [...]
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04, 2014
Senate Finance Committee approves two-year extender on taxes
The Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee. This bill extends for [...]
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04, 2014
Drip irrigation program set for April 15, San Antonio
A variety of drip irrigation systems will be discussed during the Backyard Gardening series program “What is Drip Irrigation?” The [...]
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04, 2014
Bill preempts mandatory state GMO food labeling efforts
The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act aims to stem the tide of state legislative efforts to mandate labeling of [...]
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04, 2014
USDA increases beef production forecast
Higher beef production offset lower pork, broiler and turkey production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest World [...]
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04, 2014
Red meat exports remain strong
Despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices, statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled [...]