House approves water rights bill
By a vote of 238-174, the House approved HR 3189, which prohibits federal agencies from transferring privately held water rights [...]
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03, 2014
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03, 2014
Registration deadline nearing for Culberson County Ag Expo
The registration deadline is nearing for the Culberson County Ag Expo slated for March 21. Interested participants must RSVP by [...]
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03, 2014
Guides to understanding the farm bill
To help farmers and ranchers understand the new provisions in the Agricultural Act of 2014, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) [...]
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03, 2014
Harlingen area citrus trees quarantined
An area covering a 5-mile radius from downtown Harlingen has been placed in quarantine by the Texas Department of Agriculture [...]
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03, 2014
Hands-on course helps teachers incorporate ag
Texas teachers who are interested in exploring how agriculture can be integrated into their lesson plans are invited to attend [...]
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03, 2014
Land availability major concern for young farmers and ranchers
Finding available, adequate land to begin a farming or ranching enterprise or expand an established farm, along with excelling in [...]
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03, 2014
Bill introduced to protect farmers’ private information
Lawmakers recently introduced legislation to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from disclosing private and confidential information of U.S. farmers [...]
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03, 2014
Funding provided for PEDv research
To help fight against the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), the National Pork Board has announced additional funds [...]
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03, 2014
Nominations sought for Social Media Farmer of the Year
Through social media, farmers have the opportunity to share information to positively promote agriculture and communicate directly with other farmers, [...]
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03, 2014
Farm bill overview slated for March 13, Waco
The 2014 Farm Bill contains significant changes in the farm safety net, including new options for farmers and ranchers. An [...]