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 [...]
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Drip irrigation program set for April 15, San Antonio
A variety of drip irrigation systems will be discussed during the Backyard Gardening series program “What is Drip Irrigation?” The [...]
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04, 2014
Bill preempts mandatory state GMO food labeling efforts
The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act aims to stem the tide of state legislative efforts to mandate labeling of [...]
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04, 2014
USDA increases beef production forecast
Higher beef production offset lower pork, broiler and turkey production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest World [...]
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04, 2014
Red meat exports remain strong
Despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices, statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled [...]
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04, 2014
Deer study workshop to examine deer populations
Texans with an interest in deer and deer management are encouraged to attend a two-day workshop hosted by the Texas [...]
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04, 2014
Registration open for Summer Commodity Conference and Presidents’ Conference
Make plans to attend the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Summer Commodity Conference and County Farm Bureau (CFB) Presidents’ Conference in [...]
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04, 2014
Sign-up begins April 15 for USDA disaster assistance programs
Farmers and ranchers can sign up for livestock disaster assistance programs that were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm [...]
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04, 2014
Rabobank projects continue strong global beef demand
A strong global beef market is expected to continue, driven mainly by demand in China and tight supply in the [...]
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04, 2014
Updated NRCS site helps farmers and ranchers with conservation
Evolving to keep pace with the modern farmer and rancher, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service [...]