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Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Commodities, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Texas wheat production average despite challenges | AgriLife Today

The Texas wheat grain crop faced a number of challenges this season but the overall expectation is that acres will produce average yields.

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TOPIC(S): Conservation/Tillage, Environment, Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Farming,

06/07/2021 SOURCE: today.tamu.edu

Is Carbon The 'Crop' Of The Future?

Changes in environment, government policy, technology and more have increased interest in carbon farming, Texas A&M AgriLife experts say.

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Topics: Education U.S. SouthWest, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Education,

Borlaug Institute offers agriculture education fellowships| AgriLife Today

A new program of the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M U...

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Panhandle farm, ranch management symposium set Dec. 1| AgriLife Today

The Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will take place virtually on Dec. 1.

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Bat Week an opportunity to separate fears from facts | AgriLife Today

Bats play an integral part in the Texas ecosystem, saving billions of dollars. Texas A&M AgriLife experts say that bat is a friend, not foe.

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Lettuce losses could cause shortage across U.S. | AgriLife Today

Lettuce crop losses could affect availability and prices at Texas grocery stores and restaurants highlighting supply chain fragility.

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Field testing new integrated weed management strategies | AgriLife Today

A Texas A&M AgriLife-led study will research new weed management strategies to reduce weeds and mitigate the increasing herbicide resistance.

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Texas A&M AgriLife offers consumer tips on pecans | AgriLife Today

Changes in consumer behavior - cooking, health - have greatly enhanced the interest in pecans as both a holiday and everyday food.

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Texas honey production tops 7.4 million pounds | AgriLife Today

Texas remained sixth in the nation for honey production in 2019, and is home to thousands of overwintering honey bee hives.

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Topics: Rice, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. SouthWest, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Education,