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Wheat yields beat expectations

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Drought extends farther into East Texas

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Sep. 2, 2010
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Drought-tolerant crops moving closer?

Drought-tolerant crops have moved closer to becoming reality....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Cotton crop is made in August

Scattered rains have been received this month but it was very dry for most everyone....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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La Nina weather pattern expected this fall

“Continued cooling through fall and winter supports a transition to a moderate to strong La Nina with typically below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures.”...More
Aug. 29, 2010
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Food safety is cost of doing business

Food safety is not an option for the U.S. produce industry. It’s an absolute necessity....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Bearden is new Cotton Incorporated Chairman

Ricky Bearden succeeds Ted Sheely as Cotton Incorporated Chairman....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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Dove season ushers in fall hunting

State Game Wardens will be out in force....More
Sep. 2, 2010
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NMSU collaboration focuses on hypertension in cattle

"Grazing cattle at high elevations comes with inherent risk due to their susceptibility of developing hypertension."...More
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