Heat, drought impacting yields for Texas rice farmers
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Hot and dry growing conditions have impacted this year’s Texas rice crop. “The triple-digit [...]
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08, 2022
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08, 2022
Keep cattle healthy and hydrated in summer heat
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistDuring drought and high temperatures, water quantity and quality are essential to keeping cattle hydrated and healthy.The [...]
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08, 2022
LCRA cuts off water for agriculture due to drought conditions
By Julie Tomascik Editor No water from the Highland Lakes will be available to farmers for the second growing season. [...]
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08, 2022
Commercial truck size, weight limits temporarily suspended
Vehicle size and weight requirements are suspended for operators of commercial vehicles to travel in and through the Lone Star [...]
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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, 2022
Drought forcing liquidation of Texas cow herd
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager Long lines at Texas livestock auctions made national news recently, as ranchers liquidate [...]
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07, 2022
Texas hay production is poor due to drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hay production is down significantly due to widespread drought and high fertilizer prices. Brad [...]
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07, 2022
Ranchers make management decisions during drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Unrelenting heat and prolonged drought conditions have withered crops and reduced green pastures to crispy, [...]
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07, 2022
Lone Star State wheat harvest is mostly complete
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager Texas wheat harvest is winding down, putting an end to a year that [...]
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07, 2022
Fourth of July celebrations spark concerns of wildfires
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Fourth of July brings celebrations and fireworks, but those could spark disaster due to [...]