National Sorghum Producers Board elects new officers 

Oct 5, 2009

The National Sorghum Producers (NSP) announced today that Gerald Simonsen will assume leadership of the NSP Board of Directors to serve as chairman for the coming year. ...

Irrigation efficiency will be key challenge  

Oct 5, 2009,

By Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Improving irrigation efficiency for agriculture will be the crucial challenge for the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center as it begins its second century of service to West Texas farmers and ranchers, citizens and industries....

Texas computer and Internet access improving 

Oct 2, 2009,

By Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Only 61 percent of Texas farms and ranches have access to computers, according to a survey by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)....

Texas Department of Agriculture announces wine grant program 

Oct 2, 2009

In recognition of Texas Wine Month, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced that Texas wine promoters can apply for individual grants up to $10,000 to be used to increase the current marketing of Texas wine at wine-related events, festivals and educational activities, as part of the new Wine Regional Partnership Grant Program....

OK Steer Feedout registration deadline Oct. 15 

Oct 2, 2009,

By Donald Stotts, Oklahoma State University

Cattle producers looking to maximize the profit potential of their cow-calf herd need to register no later than Oct. 15 to take part in the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s 2009-2010 OK Steer Feedout....

Deadline for NRM Scholarship entries Is Oct. 15  

Oct 2, 2009

High school juniors and seniors who plan to enter the National Rice Month (NRM) Scholarship contest are reminded that entry forms are due by Oct.15. ...

No-till drills available for rent by landowners 

Oct 1, 2009

Farmers, ranchers and other landowners in Dewey, Blaine and Canadian Counties looking for help with no-till crop production now have the option of renting no-till drills from their local conservation districts....

Carver named OSU Sarkeys Distinguished Professor 

Oct 1, 2009,

By Donald Stotts, Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University’s Brett Carver has been named the 2009 recipient of the Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award by the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources....

Rains helped drought conditions 

Sep 30, 2009,

By Robert Burns, Texas A&M University

Rain alleviated drought conditions throughout much of the state. However, many regions need considerably more rain to fully recover, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel....

USGC projects smaller Chinese corn crop 

Sep 30, 2009

The U.S. Grains Council projects lower corn yields in China for 2009 compared to 2008, with total production resulting in 148.79 million metric tons (5.86 billion bushels). ...

AgriLife Extension meeting addresses dairy industry issues 

Sep 30, 2009,

By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M University

Dairy producers have spoken and their biggest concern is water, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialist. ...

San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show 

Sep 30, 2009

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that state conservationist, Don Gohmert, will be speaking on Fri., Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. under the Livestock Track at the San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show. ...

Opinions vary about cold front's impact 

Sep 29, 2009,

By Shawn Wade, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.

The Texas High Plains hosted an unwelcome visitor this week as a late September cold front settled over the area and dropped nighttime temperatures well below seasonal norms. ...

Saudi Arabian buyers to gain updated sorghum information 

Sep 29, 2009

Hoping to create trade relationships between Saudi Arabia and U.S. sorghum suppliers, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) in conjunction with the U.S. Grains Council will sponsor a Saudi Arabian buying team Sept. 27 through Oct. 3....

Leading textile nanufacturers coming to see U.S. cotton operations 

Sep 29, 2009

Textile executives from 12 Asian, Latin American and European countries will traverse the U.S. Cotton Belt September 28-October 8 to familiarize themselves with U.S. cotton and how the fiber is produced, processed and marketed....

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