January 26, 2010 RSS feed / Agribusiness

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Young Farmers attend convention

The Lampasas Independent School District Young Farmers adult education program sent a large delegation to the 56th annual Texas Young Farmers Convention and Leadership Conference Jan. 14-17 at South Padre Island. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the Jan. 20 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 805 compared to 1,034 last week and 1,077 last year. Compared to last week, feeder steers $3-$4 higher. More...

USDA makes changes to farm programs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service to reduce fraud in farm programs and streamline payment limits for family farmers. More...

TDA grants offered to expand wine industry

The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Wine Grape Investment Grant Program from farmers wishing to expand existing vineyard operations by at least five acres or start new ones. More...

New year translates into new regulations for Texas cattle

As of Jan. 1, Texas bulls that undergo a change of ownership (except to slaughter) must be either certified as a virgin bull or be tested first for cattle trichomoniasis, a protozoal disease that can cause cows to abort very early in pregnancy. More...

Extension: Cold stressed crops, livestock

The recent cold and dry weather in many parts of the state led to stressed crops and the need to continue to provide supplemental feed to livestock. More...

B.I.G. Conference planned in Waco

For nearly five decades, it’s been one of the “B.I.G.gest” events around for Central Texas farmers and ranchers, and the 2010 Blackland Income Growth Conference, set Feb. More...

Ag Notes

Convention The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s 2010 Convention is March 19-21 in Fort Worth. The weekend will contain programs, educational sessions, a trade show, networking and fellowship. More...