Last chance to apply for ‘True’ scholarship
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a major scholarship honoring former Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President S.M. True [...]
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04, 2014
USDA funds available for beginning farmers and ranchers
The next generation of farmers and ranchers can apply for more than $19 million in grants through the U.S. Department [...]
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04, 2014
USDA working to complete faster poultry inspection rule
By the end of the year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to finalize a proposed rule that will [...]
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04, 2014
Grain storage safety conference set for April 23, Sinton
The registration deadline is nearing for the Coastal Bend Grain Storage and Handlers Safety Conference set for April 23 in [...]
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04, 2014
AFBF survey shows increase in egg prices
Results from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey show retail egg prices are historically high at $1.98 [...]
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04, 2014
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
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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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
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 [...]