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Students learn ‘paw’some lessons about farm dogs

By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students across the state saw a working farm dog in action through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students virtually “meet” with a farmer or [...]

USDA unveils Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network, according to AgriMarketing. “To be a woman [...]

‘Alternative Ranching Options’ webinar set for March 5

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s (AgriLife) next Texas Range Webinar Series will be “Alternative Ranching Options” set for March [...]

Base acres, yield history deadline extended to March 31

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for farmers to update their base acres or yield history [...]

Silage trials reveal forage type and variety selection crucial

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s (AgriLife) ongoing sorghum silage trials have revealed forage type and variety are key considerations to [...]

Nominations are open for ‘Farm Mom of the Year’ contest

The Monsanto Company is now accepting nominations for its 2015 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year contest. Nominations will be [...]

Correct-sized trap for entire sounder is tops in feral hog control

Trapping is probably the most effective feral hog control technique available for most land managers. Other control methods, such as [...]

TWDB grants $13,806,955 for water projects

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved $13,806,955 in financial assistance for water and wastewater improvements and a new wastewater [...]

AFBF president remarks on 2015 dietary guidelines

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman released a statement on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s 2015 report of [...]

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