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SECTION: Farm/Ranch
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Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo set for Feb. 23-24 in Abilene
The annual Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo is set for Feb. 23-24 on the grounds of the Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 state Highway 36 in Abilene.
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Group praises USDA for decision to abandon NAIS
In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, R-CALF USA President/Region VI Director Max Thornsberry, a Missouri veterinarian, thanked the United States’ top agriculture official for his “receptiveness to the interests of U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers.”
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AgriLife research receives algae biofuel funding
Texas AgriLife Research, part of the Texas A&M System, has been named a component of a $44 million multi-institution, multi-state consortium to conduct algae research and development leading to economically viable commercial-scale production of biofuels.
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Gabe Parker named to Texas Wine Industry Development and Marketing Advisory Committee
Fannin County resident Gabe Parker was among the appointments to the Texas Wine Industry Development and Marketing Advisory Committee announced by Commissioner Todd Staples. file photo by Tammy Rich
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Bois d'Arc Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation 1st Annual Varmint Hunt set Feb. 13-14
Registration/Rules: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13. Hunt begins at noon. Registration and check-in will both be at 502 CR 2275, Telephone, Texas.
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Prescribed burn demonstration in Atlanta Feb. 18
Association members and anyone interested in attending the tour are asked to wear sturdy boots or hiking boots. Those attending the live burn demonstration may bring ATVs or four-wheelers, provided you bring a water tank with sprayer capabilities. You may be called upon to take an active role in the demonstration if the fire should get out of control!
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2nd Annual ADWA Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt, presented by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance
The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) proudly announces it will host its 2nd Annual ADWA Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt on Feb. 13, 2010 at DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas. Qualified participants, ages 8-15, receive morning and evening hunts for one non-trophy hog plus pork lunch and educational activities. Price $50 per participant. Space is limited. 877.331.8607.
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Wanted: local growers' information for Texoma-grown directory
Seeds sown at a recent Films & Forums meeting included the possibilities of creating a local Farmers' Market; of creating neighborhood, church, or community gardens; of creating local food cooperatives; and of learning more about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture-- in which families make a contractual agreement with a local farmer to produce food for them). We can also encourage our local supermarkets to carry locally-grown foods.
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Farmers & Fleas Market in Farmersville set Feb. 6
A display of antique tractors will be featured at Farmersville's Farmers & Fleas Market on Saturday, February 6. Sales hours are 9 AM - 4 PM. The Market features produce, plants, crafts, food, garage sale items, and more.
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Don't miss Historic Downtown McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Feb. 6
The Historic Downtown McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square is ON for Saturday, February 6! Come out and see all your favorite vendors!
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R-CALF USA president asks: What’s the matter with M-COOL?
The U.S. was the last country in the Western Hemisphere without some form of country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for meat. COOL never would’ve come to pass here unless consumer groups had joined the fight. A few thousand independent cattlemen were no match for the millions of dollars raised by those opposed to COOL, mainly the beef packing industry and grocery store groups. Once millions of consumers became incensed about melamine in their dog and cat food, COOL became a reality.
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Study shows male erectile dysfunction drug enhances fetal growth in female sheep
A joke among two Texas AgriLife Research scientists later turned into a fully-funded study found Viagra can aid fetal development in female sheep. Female sheep (ewes) are an agriculturally important species, which can serve as an excellent animal model for studying the physiology of human pregnancy, the researchers said.
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