Texas farmer discusses drought impacts with members of Congress
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although rains have fallen across the Lone Star State this week, drought is a word Texans [...]
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05, 2021
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04, 2021
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03, 2021
Texas winter, La Niña creates wildfire conditions
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Texas is experiencing a La Niña weather pattern, and it’s been fairly dry across the [...]
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10, 2020
La Niña weather pattern expected through spring
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers and ranchers in areas of Texas where drought already exists should expect it to [...]
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10, 2020
Deadline nears for wildfire, hurricane disaster aid apps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday, Oct. 30, as the deadline to submit disaster aid applications for the [...]
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08, 2020
Drought intensifies, triggers CRP emergency grazing
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor It’s been a hot, dry summer across Texas. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
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06, 2020
Severe summer wildfire season could be in store
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Wildfires are increasing across the state as drought intensifies in some areas and accelerated drying [...]
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05, 2020
South Plains planting off to a slow start
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor “The weather is not cooperating.” Crosby County Farm Bureau member and farmer Lloyd Arthur said [...]
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05, 2020
RGV farmers facing ongoing drought conditions
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Crops in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) are facing a tough growing season. High temperatures, [...]
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05, 2020
Ongoing disaster assistance program signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started making payments through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program–Plus (WHIP+) to farmers [...]