Spring weather challenges Texas farmers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers have had an uphill battle this spring getting crops planted. While one [...]
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04, 2023
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04, 2023
USDA expands margin protection insurance for corn, soybeans
Margin protection insurance for corn and soybeans is being expanded to over 1,000 additional counties in 2024 due to [...]
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03, 2023
Texas farmers have optimistic outlook this spring
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Spring in Texas for many means blooming flowers and crawfish boils, but for farmers, it’s [...]
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03, 2023
Corn sustainability program introduced
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new program has been introduced to promote U.S. corn farmers’ sustainability efforts. The U.S [...]
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08, 2022
Central Texas corn yields, quality down due to drought
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Central Texas corn yields and quality are down. Farmers completed harvesting a crop hit [...]
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08, 2022
Drought, heat take toll on Texas crops, livestock
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistExtreme drought and relentless heat have taken a toll on Texas crops.For Russell Boening, harvest on his [...]
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07, 2021
Protect stored grain now to avoid later financial loss
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A farmer’s job isn’t over after crops are harvested. Grain crops must be safely stored [...]
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06, 2021
Continued rainfall causes problems for Southeast Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Much of Texas is normally semi-arid and relies heavily on groundwater, so rain is generally [...]
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06, 2021
USDA predicts record-breaking farm exports in 2021
Fiscal year (FY) 2021 is expected to be a good year for U.S. farm exports, according to the U.S. Department [...]
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05, 2021
Severe weather damages crops, helps drought-impacted areas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor What a ride Texas weather has taken us on so far in 2021, and it’s [...]