India coming on strong in cotton production 

Nov 9, 2005,

By Elton Robinson

Cotton producers in India have made huge strides forward in cotton production, increasing their average yields from 294 pounds per acre nationally to 391 pounds per acre over the last three seasons, a 33 percent increase. ...

Fleahoppers replacing weevils as Oklahoma cotton’s top pest 

Nov 9, 2005,

By Ron Smith

The Northern Blacklands initiated an eradication program with diapause treatments this fall. ...

House committee passes new energy supply bill 

Nov 9, 2005,

By Forrest Laws

The legislation, the National Energy Supply Diversification and Disruption Prevention Act, would also allow natural gas production in federal waters of the outer continental shelf – another move that is likely to spark opposition from environmental organizations. ...

Doing business with Cuba seminar scheduled 

Nov 9, 2005

It will provide comprehensive information about trading with Cuba, including the process, realistic expectations, important contacts and the necessary licenses. ...

More safeguard petitions follow textile talks failure 

Nov 7, 2005,

By Forrest Laws

U.S. and Chinese negotiators failed once again to reach agreement on a long-term resolution of the textile import dispute between the countries. ...

Early nutrient management plays crucial role in crop development 

Nov 7, 2005,

By Georgia Tuxbury

Charles Stichler, Texas Extension agronomist, says with current high costs of energy and other crop inputs, farmers have to understand plant physiology to capitalize on basic production practices....

National sorghum producers instrumental in increasing sorghum LDP 

Nov 7, 2005

Sorghum producers are receiving an average of 15 cents per bushel more this week thanks in large part to their collaborative work through the National Sorghum Producers. ...

Better varieties cited for improved yields 

Nov 7, 2005,

By Ron Smith

Yield goals on dryland and irrigated acreage on the Appling farm, near Crosbyton, Texas, run now by brothers Mark and David since Joe’s retirement last year, have inched up over the years. ...

Pombo introduces revised Endangered Species Act 

Nov 7, 2005,

By Forrest Laws

Rep. Richard W. Pombo, R-Calif., introduced his long-awaited rewrite of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, saying it was “time to do better” by the plants and animals the law was designed to protect. ...

Price outlook grim for U.S. corn producers 

Nov 4, 2005,

By Paul Hollis

Faced with a huge domestic supply of corn, the USDA has projected a marketing-year average price of $1.90, marking the first time since the 2001-02 marketing year that prices have averaged below $2 per bushel. ...

Column: Marital promises and New York landscapes 

Nov 3, 2005,

By Ron Smith

We just got back from New York City where we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and I fulfilled a promise I made on our honeymoon, also to New York, that if Pat stayed married to me for a quarter of a century I’d take her back for our 25th anniversary. ...

Senate votes to delay FSA closings 

Nov 2, 2005,

By Forrest Laws

The amendment, passed by voice vote during Senate deliberations on Sept. 20, would delay implementation of a plan that reportedly would shutter 665 of FSA’s current 2,353 county offices. ...

Cotton Incorporated Fellows seek improved genetics 

Nov 1, 2005,

By Ron Smith

As the first class of Cotton Incorporated Fellows nears completion of studies and research efforts, the cotton industry gains more than a picker sack full of information that will increase production efficiency from field through fabric manufacture. ...

Column: Spin it any way, FSA offices are on the chopping block 

Oct 31, 2005,

By Forrest Laws

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says he’s “opening a dialogue” with state and congressional leaders to determine how best to “modernize the Farm Service Agency to ensure it meets the needs of farmers and ranchers in the 21st century.” ...

Animal disease study needs more producer participation 

Oct 31, 2005

The study will focus on the control and prevention of foreign and emerging diseases in cloven-hoofed animals, such as beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats and deer....

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