Nation in need of better drought, climate change preparation
In a hearing on “Extreme Weather Events: The Cost of Not Being Prepared,” the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs [...]
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02, 2014
Annie’s Project to come to Georgetown
Women manage 14 percent of the nation’s 2.2 million farms, according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture. So, in an [...]
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02, 2014
Commercial fruit and vegetable conference set for Feb. 25, Nacogdoches
Results of the latest blueberry variety trials, along with information on alternative fruit crops, are just a few of the [...]
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02, 2014
Net farm income forecast to fall in 2014
Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest projections indicate an overall decline in net farm income of about 26.6 [...]
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02, 2014
TAHC visits major stock shows to discuss biosecurity practices
In an effort to be prepared for a potential animal disease outbreak, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is visiting [...]
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02, 2014
Farmers interact with consumers during Texas Food Connection Week
Texas farmers and ranchers will reach out to customers to talk with them about issues of food and agriculture this [...]
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02, 2014
Livestock disaster assistance program to accept applications soon
Applications for the livestock disaster assistance program in the new farm bill will be accepted beginning April 14, as the [...]
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02, 2014
FFA chapters celebrate National FFA Week
FFA chapters across the nation are hosting events to give their members the opportunity to connect with the public on [...]
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02, 2014
Final rule on imports and BSE takes effect March 4
Federal rules of beef imported into the U.S. will change beginning March 4 under the new rule published by the [...]
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02, 2014
Texas growers worried by third citrus quarantine zone
As a devastating citrus disease appears to be spreading throughout South Texas, state agriculture officials have expanded a quarantine. The [...]