Farm State of Mind addresses stress in agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Stress and the demand from farming and ranching can have an impact on mental health and well-being of farmers, ranchers, farm workers and agricultural professionals. There are many factors that [...]
2014-crop sugar loan rates posted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) recently announced loan rates for the 2014 sugar crop and [...]
Private pesticide applicator training Oct. 9, Amarillo
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) is offering training for a private pesticide applicator license on Oct. 9 in Amarillo. [...]
EPA’s WOTUS rule comment deadline: Oct. 20
Take time now to comment before the public comment period ends Oct. 20 on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed [...]
USDA to issue specialty crop block grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will issue $52 million in grants to support America’s specialty [...]
Railroad Commission to consider ranchland access rights of energy companies
At a hearing to be held today, the Railroad Commission of Texas will meet to consider how the state oversees [...]
Texas High Plains cotton farmers attend Deltapine Field Day
Taking advantage of a day too wet to work in the fields, many Texas High Plains cotton farmers attended the [...]
Beef Cattle and Range Tour set for Oct. 7, Post
Two guest speakers, lunch, a range tour, presentation of a smartphone app for range and wildlife and an opportunity to [...]
Forest Service offers fee-free days and seeks volunteers
The U.S. Forest Service is offering a fee-free day on Sept. 27 to encourage participation in the 21st annual National [...]