USDA approves first H5N1 vaccine trial for dairy cows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved field trials to test vaccines aimed at preventing avian flu from infecting [...]
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09, 2024
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07, 2024
Disaster aid for dairies with lost milk production due to H5N1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish [...]
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04, 2024
New milk processing facility set to open in Robinson
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Walmart announced the planned opening of their new milk processing facility in Robinson. The [...]
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03, 2023
Male-sterile sorghum may use less water
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The number of dairy cattle in Texas is increasing, specifically near the Ogallala Aquifer. Limited [...]
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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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06, 2021
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05, 2020
Dairy farmers reducing herds during COVID-19
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor More dairy cows are being harvested as demand for milk decreases but demand for economical [...]