Cotton harvest faces weather challenges
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas cotton farmers can’t catch a break with the weather this year. An early-season drought [...]
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10, 2018
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08, 2018
Recent heatwave sets records, adds to drought issues
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A July heatwave brought record temperatures across Texas, according to State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon. [...]
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06, 2018
South Texas sees heavy rainfall, flooding
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor South Texas has seen extensive flooding and record-setting rainfall this week. While it was hot [...]
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05, 2018
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05, 2018
Enrollment open for Texas International Cotton School
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Cotton is king in Texas, and students can develop a deeper understanding of the commodity [...]
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05, 2018
Farmers urged to contact lawmakers to support farm bill
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers and ranchers are urged to contact their elected officials to discuss how vital a [...]
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05, 2018
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04, 2018
Cotton planting wraps up in Lower Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Spring weather is often unpredictable, and this year is no different. While cold fronts and [...]
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12, 2017
Cotton, dairy get help from U.S. House disaster bill
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist As farm bill talks continue, provisions were added to the $81 billion U.S. House disaster [...]
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09, 2017
Top officials visit West Texas farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor A trio of top officials in Washington, D.C. visited West Texas farmers and ranchers last week. [...]