Global pandemic plows through Texas agriculture
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has altered every aspect of the American economy, including agriculture. Volatile [...]
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05, 2020
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06, 2019
Grilling, food safety a high priority during summer
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Grilling safety and food safety should remain a priority this summer. One of the biggest [...]
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08, 2017
Senators push for end to Chinese poultry ban
A bipartisan group of 37 senators are calling for the swift reopening of the Chinese market after U.S. exports of [...]
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07, 2017
Perdue discusses poultry trade with China
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited with Chinese officials last week as the country slowly begins to reopen its [...]
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12, 2016
USDA publishes long-awaited final GIPSA rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the long-awaited Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule on Wednesday. The [...]
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10, 2016
Salmonella outbreaks from backyard poultry declared over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has concluded its investigation into eight separate multi-state outbreaks of salmonella infections [...]
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06, 2016
U.S. meat, poultry adds $1.02 trillion to economy
A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output or 5.6 [...]
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05, 2016
Texas broilers, eggs at six-week highs
Texas hit six-week highs for the amount of eggs laid and broilers placed at the end of last week. A [...]
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02, 2016
Texas agriculture to face obstacles in 2016
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Record high prices have come and gone, leaving management decisions to maximize profitability for Texas [...]
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01, 2016
Lower input costs expected for livestock, poultry
Lower costs and higher production are on the horizon for the livestock and poultry sectors, according to Dr. Steve Meyer, [...]