Proposed amendments to trich rules
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) proposed several changes regarding trichomoniasis (trich) testing, herd certification and entry requirements for cattle. [...]
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06, 2014
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06, 2014
Funding available for turning biomass material into energy
The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) was authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill to provide funding for energy biomass crops. [...]
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06, 2014
DOT grants livestock hauling exemption
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted livestock haulers a one-year exemption from the Hours-of-Service requirement for the transportation of [...]
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06, 2014
Round hay bale waiver extended
The temporary height and permit round hay bale waiver has been extended by Governor Rick Perry. The extension will remain [...]
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06, 2014
AFBF supports innovation, biotech in wheat
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is among 16 organizations from the U.S., Canada and Australia united in ensuring wheat [...]
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06, 2014
Bovine veterinarian health conference set for Aug. 3
An in-depth program with several internationally recognized experts is scheduled for the 2014 U.S. Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Symposium Aug. [...]
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06, 2014
USDA announces funding to combat pig virus
In an effort to combat the significant impact of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV), the U.S. [...]
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06, 2014
TAHC: Biosecurity measures for swine validation
An increased risk for the spread of pig diseases—including porcine epidemic diarrhea (PEDv), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and [...]
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06, 2014
Texas Beef Checkoff voting continues
Voting in the Texas Beef Checkoff referendum continues through Friday, June 6. Eligible voters will decide the fate of an [...]
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06, 2014
Young farmers, ranchers can win big in Farm Bureau contests
Texas young farmers and ranchers have the opportunity to win big through several Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) [...]