Water Resources

Articles will describe efforts by farmers and ranchers to improve water efficiency through improved irrigation technology, tillage methods and crop rotation. Programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other agencies also will be part of the mix.

Feb. 8, 2012

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Recreation offers income opportunities for farmers

By maximizing the recreational value of their land, farmers and ranchers could reap an additional $20.000 per year without sowing a single seed....More
Feb. 8, 2012

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Tennessee’s Junior Bull Test Sale slated for March 8

Prospective buyers will have their pick of more than 80 performance-tested Angus bulls at the University of Tennessee Junior Bull Test Sale on Thursday, March 8....More
Feb. 8, 2012

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Cattle prices could remain strong into next year

Most cattle producers like to hear ag economists make positive predictions about their futures. But when their banker makes them, that’s even better....More
Feb. 7, 2012

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Reduced Texas, national cattle herd supporting prices

Historic drought conditions took a toll on the Texas cow herd in 2011 as more than 150,000 head left the state for greener pastures — three times more than the 45,000 recorded in 2010....More
Feb. 6, 2012

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Peanut production 101: Rotation key to bigger yields

Rotating with corn and cotton is an excellent way to improve peanut yields....More
Feb. 6, 2012

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Cattlemen adopt policy to advance U.S. beef trade

International trade, cattle payment efficiency and herd health were among the key policy issues members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) honed in on during the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn....More
Feb. 3, 2012

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Cattle markets expected to remain strong

As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies, profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead, CattleFax analysts told cattlemen during remarks delivered at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn....More
Feb. 2, 2012

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Cattlemen call estate tax top priority

A recording-breaking crowd of nearly 7,000 cattlemen and women from across the country jockeyed for a seat at the second general session of the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn....More
Jan. 31, 2012

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Georgia growers anticipating good year in 2012

Georgians can expect to pay more at the supermarket in 2012. This is good news for peanut and pecan farmers who can expect record prices for their crops....More
Jan. 31, 2012

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Handling cattle properly can add to profitability

Proper handling of cattle is an aspect of beef production that needs to be a concern for anyone involved in any of the stages of management....More