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Dust flying in countryside over USDA animal ID proposal
US Labor Department proposes updates to child labor regulations
Livestock producers make critical decisions during drought
AgriLife Extension to conduct estate planning seminar in Garden City
First bale ginned on the high plains
International Farm and Ranch Show seeks to build on 2010 success
Proper management helps producers endure drought
Marketing 2012 wheat
Without rain soon, spinach, other fall vegetable crops may be at risk
Cattle brand re-registration begins Aug. 31
Private applicator training offered
Income tax considerations for drought-related sales of livestock
USDA Extends Deadline for Emergency Haying of CRP Acres in Texas
Fertilizer to play critical role in producing food to feed future world population
Crop damage from Irene apparently less than expected
Effective pest control for indoor citrus nursery production
The Lone Star State is unfortunately exceptional
Oil from the reserve: was it an emergency or just political theater?
Drought meeting covers vital topics for farmers, ranchers
McClain county drought meeting set for Sept. 1
Swine producers urged to guard against aflatoxin in corn
Great drought taking toll on Oklahoma cotton
Implementing FSMA offers challenges to FDA
John Deere hosts ‘most significant’ product launch ever
Herbicides: precious commodities to be preserved
Corn market explosive, up or down
Biotech acres continue to grow globally
Canola growers’ insurance deadline looms
Coastal Bend cotton, grain sorghum better than expected
Dooley named Texas A&M agriculture college associate dean of academic operations
Trait crop submission deadline extended
NRCS announces recipients of conservation innovation grants in Texas
NRCS grant to help protect lesser prairie chicken in Okla.
Drought management focus of October Ranch Management University workshop
AgriLife Extension sets September cotton events
Wheat production workshop slated for Aug. 29 in Friona
Cotton variety tests show top yielders
Tainted Chinese honey pours into U.S.
Milk prices rise while dairy farmers struggle
USDA asks for input to improve processes
Hotter, drier weather continues - USDA
The world's poor can best be served by adopting the best of both worlds
New York City – 10 years later
Range management strategies to cope with the current drought
Biotechnology supporters ‘haven’t seen anything yet’
Corn prices must convince some end-users to cut consumption
FDA inspection fees may shock fresh produce industry
Beef financial management conference Oct. 6
Temple Grandin to share autism insights at Texas A&M Sept. 14
NSP board elects officers, welcomes new directors
This year's winter wheat could be a 'no-grow'
Next steps for deficit reduction process
India may be offering export subsidies after change in quota policy
Cotton markets, Texas drought and overseas production questions
Biodiesel industry producing record volumes
U.S. cotton condition lagging behind year-ago
Old thrips pest returns to High Plains
IFMAPS provides financial planning assistance to drought-stricken Oklahoma producers
OSU spreadsheets help drought-stricken producers make cattle culling decisions
Abandonment rate for 2011 High Plains cotton crop reaches historical high
Drought causes one to reflect on water footprint
Consumers give soy high marks for health
USDA increases global wheat production, export projections
USDA energy grants headed toward 900 farmers, small businesses
Farm Internet access increasing
Farm bill debate taking on a new sense of urgency
Low interest rates and farmland
Impacts of regulation on farm labor
Cotton flow, identifying bottlenecks, finding solutions
No new agricultural regulations proposed by FMCSA
Currency reform act: Would it help level the trade playing field?
Drought, border issues challenge Texas agriculture
USDA’s cotton production estimate coming under scrutiny
Road maintenance may spread invasive plants
ESA mega-lawsuit could disrupt agriculture nationwide
An online glossary of genetics terminology
New online map allows “virtual scouting” of TPWD dove areas
Oklahoma producers may be able to take advantage of drought-related income tax provisions
Instant economic experts putting country through interesting times
South Texas cotton harvest ending well...considering
Texas agricultural drought losses reach record $5.2 billion
Summertime, swimming holes, watermelons and chigger bites
Abandoned cotton acres recall the great plow-up of 1933
AgriLife Extension experts offer tips to all ages on beating the heat
President announces major initiative to spur biofuels industry
Terrace maintenance on farms can save soil, prolong usefulness
It's a 'no-brainer;' sell out herds now
Challenges in hiring farm labor
For the first time, more corn to ethanol plants than used as feed
August crop report — another shocker
Changes outlined for cotton classing system, procedures
GPS helps boost productivity, expand operations
USDA raises 2011-2012 cotton export projection
Will there be a peanut shortage by next spring?
The great bumble bee disappearing act
Squeezing the last drop of irrigation water in the West
Harvest-time yield assessments dictate insurance indemnities
Danger of silo fires grows in midst of drought
GE salmon a bellwether case for animal genomics
Extreme weather highlights need for strong farmer safety net

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