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Work continues on national heat standard for workers

By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with its proposed national heat standard for both indoor and outdoor workers, including those on farms and ranches. “We [...]

Citrus greening found in the Rio Grande Valley

Citrus growers of Florida and California, and now Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, are battling the bacterial disease huanglongbing, more commonly [...]

Big advantages: Wheat with canola rotation

Wheat farmers can see yield increases with canola crop rotation, according to Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University. Research shows a [...]

U.S. farm income forecast to fall in 2014

U.S. farm income is expected to fall nearly 14 percent in 2014—the lowest in four years—as expectations for record corn [...]

Local food conversation to be held in Austin

When it comes to food, Texas consumers face a vast array of choices and a blizzard of buzzwords and information. [...]

AgriLife raises disaster awareness

As part of National Preparedness Month, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is focusing more attention on disaster preparedness and encouraging [...]