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Farm bill closer to passing in Senate
The U.S. Senate voted 75 to 22 on Thursday to end debate on the farm bill, clearing way for passage next week.
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Commentary: A workable fix for working immigrants
Whether Congress reforms the entire immigration program or not, they must come up with an effective fix to help provide Texas ranchers with a reliable workforce.
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Texas A&M graduate student tackling global food challenges
With no farm background, Jasmine Dillon credits her high school agriculture classes in getting a start in the study of food and fiber systems.
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Cattle theft and brands
Don’t let your guard down and not keep close tabs on your cattle. Also, note suspicious vehicles and persons in your neighborhood who seem interested in cattle along the road.
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Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
Jeremy Russell, NAMA directory of communications and government relations, said, “This Final Rule is not significantly different from the Proposed Rule. It will exacerbate costs, particularly for independent packers that need to commingle animals to run their plants near capacity.
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