USDA’s 2022 ag census is underway
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Biologists stress-testing harvests for CWD during deer season
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AUSTIN—With the recent discovery of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Kaufman County, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are stressing the importance of testing harvested deer taken this hunting season to curb the spread of this deadly disease.
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CEU training to be offered for pesticide/herbicide license holders Dec. 20 Hemphill County AgriLife Extension will provide CEU training for stakeholders on Tuesday, Dec.
Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude earthquake in West Texas, the largest in three decades
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Inspectors for the Texas Railroad Commission are investigating a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that was recorded west of Pecos near the border of Reeves and Culberson counties on Wednesday, the agency said.
The earthquake, confirmed by the U.S.
Beef quality assurance certification training offered here on Dec. 8
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Hemphill County AgriLife Extension will host beef quality assurance (BQA) certification training for area beef cattle producers at 10 am on Thursday, Dec. 8. The training will be conducted at the Sand Hills Livestock, FM 1920 CR DD, in Canadian.
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CEU training to be offered for pesticide/herbicide license holders Dec. 20
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TWDB agricultural water-conservation grant application period opens
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act
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Following a rigorous review of the best available scientific and commercial information regarding the past, present, and future threats, as well as ongoing conservation efforts, the U.S.
State comptroller distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue
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AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he would send cities, counties, transit systems, and special-purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 7.1 percent more than in November 2021.
Canadian’s sales remain sluggish.
Higher calf prices projected for 2023 in Texas, strong demand for beef continues despite higher retail prices
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Drought conditions in Texas and throughout the U.S. continue to take a toll on cattle numbers, with higher calf prices and less beef production projected for 2023, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock economist.
