Blackland Income Growth Conference slated for Feb. 4-5, Waco
In addition to an overview of farm legislation and marketing options, the Blackland Income Growth Conference will cover livestock, rural [...]
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01, 2014
24
01, 2014
OSHA responds to overregulation charges
Following accusations by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) and 42 other members of the Senate, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [...]
24
01, 2014
Proposed amendment draws fire from ag groups
A proposed amendment to new farm legislation paves the way for the federal government to eliminate individual state agricultural laws [...]
23
01, 2014
Texas oil production booming
Texas is on track to become the eighth largest oil producer by the end of the year, with potential to [...]
23
01, 2014
Consumers rate USDA as top source of meat information
Consumers rated the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the most trustworthy source of information regarding meat and livestock, according [...]
23
01, 2014
Deadline approaching for feed grains marketing workshop
Farmers preparing for the 2014 growing season can benefit from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s “Developing This Year’s Marketing [...]
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01, 2014
Lawmakers urge passage of fast-track trade promotion authority
As the Obama administration seeks to wrap up the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership [...]
22
01, 2014
Timber theft cases rising in Texas
Timber theft is on the rise in Texas, with more than 20 cases reported in East Texas over the last [...]
22
01, 2014
Cold weather won’t stop insects
The extremely cold weather Texas has experienced recently won’t have much effect on insect populations this spring, according to one [...]
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01, 2014
Dietary guidelines review included beef
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for 2015 held its second hearing at the National Institutes of Health in Washington. [...]