Blair Fannin

Blair
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Articles by Blair Fannin
Sub-surface irrigation could increase crop yield
A Texas AgriLife Research sub-surface irrigation study could reveal ways that will lead to higher crop yields and save
Hurricane prep, post-event guidelines for livestock
Experts are encouraging livestock owners to take precautions as Hurricane Alex approaches Texas, as well as providing
Sub-surface irrigation could increase crop yield
A Texas AgriLife Research sub-surface irrigation study could reveal ways that will lead to higher crop yields and save
Producers advised to rotate crop herbicides
Texas crop farmers are advised to give serious consideration to rotating herbicides as the potential for resistance to
Forage field day
Forage management options abound for beef cattle producers following historic drought conditions a year ago, according
Grain-fed cattle healthier
Grass-fed beef may not have as many healthful traits as some perceive, according to results from a recent Texas
Cuba workshop June 16
A conference on Exporting to Cuba, co-sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas-Cuba Trade Alliance
Stiles Farm Field Day June 15
New cotton systems, row-crop fertility issues and herbicide-tolerant sorghum are a few of the topics that headline the
Texas could see increase in cotton, sorghum acres
More cotton and sorghum acres than corn could be planted by Texas farmers this year resulting from an upswing in future
Agricultural exports to Cuba fall
Agricultural exports to Cuba declined by more than $180 million in 2009, down from a record $715 million in exports set
Study finds economic impact of agricultural cooperatives
A Texas AgriLife Extension Service study that sampled 96 agricultural cooperatives across the state found they
Hussey elected president of SAAS
Dr. Mark Hussey, vice chancellor and dean for agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M University, has been elected
Duncan joins AgriLife Extension
Dr. Robert Duncan has joined the Texas AgriLife Extension Service as assistant professor and state small grains
Positive indications for grain markets in 2010
An interesting set of circumstances is setting up for grain markets and future prices in 2010, said a Texas AgriLife
Weed and brush online decision aid now available
Pestman, a new online application for weed and brush control, is now publicly available, according to a Texas AgriLife

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