A ‘Cruz’ through Texas agriculture to hear from farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John [...]
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Latest USDA report forecasts net farm income to drop
By Julie Tomascik Editor Net farm income is forecast to continue falling, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [...]
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09, 2023
Researchers discover gene for African swine fever
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Scientists have found a gene in pig DNA that is needed by African swine fever [...]
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08, 2023
Several new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1
By Julie Tomascik Editor Several new laws that were passed during the 88th Texas Legislature go into effect Sept. [...]
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08, 2023
Drought may impact teal availability this season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Teal hunting season in Texas opens Sept. 9, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
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New WOTUS rule announced by Biden administration
A new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule was announced this week by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. [...]
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APHIS report shows COVID virus likely spread widely in deer
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After testing thousands of free-ranging white-tailed deer in the United States, the U.S. Department [...]
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08, 2023
Texas receives $1.4 million in specialty crop grant funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded over $1.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Texas. [...]
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High prices, consumer demand spark cattle ranchers’ optimism
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Continued demand for beef and tightened supplies due to drought are expected to push cattle [...]
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08, 2023
AFBF provides testimony during Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing
The hearing to consider changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order is underway in Indiana and expected to last several [...]