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USDA reminds producers that Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up ends on Friday
Producers who want to offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up can enroll at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office where their farm records are maintained.
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Double exports in 5 years? Yes, says Farm Bureau
The president of the Fannin County Farm Bureau endorsed the efforts of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the Coalition of Service Industries (CSI) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in setting out to double U.S. exports in five years.
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Weekly weather and crop bulletin
Hot weather persisted across the South and made another push across the Plains. In Texas, San Angelo set a record with at least 23 days (July 30 - August 21) of 100-degree heat, easily surpassing the former standard of 18 days set from June 18 - July 5, 1969.
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'Give A Horse A Chance' competition open to rescued horses
The 2011 GAHAC is open to horses adopted or purchased between August 30, 2010 and February 1st 2011 Horses may have been adopted or purchased privately from auction houses for $600 or less. The IPHDA (international Performance Horse development Association) is organizing the GAHAC competition and will be using their virtual show format. There will be 3 divisions offered Open, Amateur and Novice.
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CRP sign-up deadline is Aug. 27
Fannin County agricultural producers have until Aug. 27 to offer eligible land for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up.
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Texas landowner groups unite to reaffirm groundwater as vested, real private property right
Texas landowner groups have joined forces in an effort to ensure that groundwater continues to be recognized as a vested, real private property right. The groups will host educational forums throughout the state to help the public understand current groundwater ownership issues.
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Livestock slaughter
Lamb and mutton production at record low for July
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USDA reminds producers of approaching sign-up deadline Aug. 27 for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up is quickly approaching. Farmers and ranchers have until close of business on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, to offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up.
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Hot tips for cool crops: Get growing on your fall garden
You might think the end of summer means bidding farewell to fresh, homegrown veggies. Not so – many cool-season crops hit their heyday as autumn temperatures drop, and some even taste better when nipped by a light frost.
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USDA announces deadline to apply for payments under the 2008 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Jonathan Coppess announced that producers have until Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, to submit an application for payment under the 2008 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program. SURE provides financial assistance for crop production and or quality losses due to a natural disaster. “We want producers to be aware of this deadline so they are certain to visit their FSA county office to file a 2008 SURE program payment application no later than September, 30, 2010,” said Coppess.
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Cattle on feed
United States cattle on feed up 2 percent
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Feild’s return to competition successful in Caldwell
Bareback rider Kaycee Feild started the 2010 rodeo year off well winning titles in Fort Worth, Texas, and Rapid City, S.D., in February.
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