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Genetic manipulation of crops aimed at increased yield, herbicide tolerance and disease/insect resistance.

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May 22, 2013

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New farm bill to provide ‘balanced’ risk management tools for nation’s farmers

Senate Agriculture Committee chair says new farm bill will help farmers in all regions of the country continue to provide an abundant, reliable and safe food supply and help conserve the land and water on which they'll grow it....More
May 21, 2013

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Another droughty summer forecast for West Texas

West Texas will likely see below-normal precipitation from now through August....More
May 21, 2013

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Commentary: News of lower summer fuel prices could be false flag

If you are inwardly rejoicing over news headlines recently that predicted fuel prices could drop by as much as 20 cents by Memorial Day, hold on to your hat because you may be climbing aboard a rollercoaster ride of surprises....More
May 21, 2013

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New herbicide-tolerant crops – USDA to assess environmental impact

APHIS will prepare environmental impact statements on 2,4-D- and dicamba-resistant crops....More
May 20, 2013

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Late April, May rains bring some relief to South Texas, but more is needed

Late April and early May rains brought some hope to Texas Lower Rio Grande Valleyfarmers who had all but given up on any chance of a productive crop year....More
May 16, 2013

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Low-grade cotton offers ecologically-friendly way to clean oil spills

When it comes to cleaning up the next massive crude oil spill, one of the best and most eco-friendly solutions for the job may be low-grade cotton from West Texas....More
May 15, 2013

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Not much freeze-damaged wheat likely to be replanted to cotton

Texas cotton planting intentions may be affected by the replanting to cotton on freeze-damaged wheat acreage, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert doesn’t expect the change to be significant on dryland wheat acres....More
May 15, 2013

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Texas drought conditions worsen 1

The weekly Texas Drought Report, developed for the 83rd Texas Legislature, shows 99 percent of the state currently in drought status and 13 percent in exceptional drought, the worst drought category....More
May 15, 2013

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Drought, early season pests concern HP cotton experts

Texas High Plains cotton producers face a plethora of weather and pest problems as they finish planting the 2013 crop....More
May 14, 2013

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Farm groups respond positively to Senate farm bill proposal

Early response to the Senate farm bill has been mostly positive as farm organizations weigh in on the bipartisan proposal passed out of the commends Senate Agriculture Committee today....More

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