Applications for rain damaged crops loans due soon at FSA office
      Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by excessive rain that occurred on June 14, 2007 through Aug. 30, 2007 are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office located in Wharton.
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CD-ROM designed to manage herd health
      Texas Cooperative Extension has developed an interactive CD-ROM to help beef cattle producers manage their herd's health. The program was developed by Wayne Thompson, Extension agent for agriculture in Harris County. It was based on the herd management practices and educational programs presented...
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TSCRA opposes expanding government authority over surface water supplies
      Proposed legislation to amend the Clean Water Act would in effect result in a "large taking on the part of the federal government," says Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. "TSCRA strongly opposes HR 2421 and SB 1870 to amend the Clean Water Act," TSCRA President Jon Means told le...
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EQIP Application Deadline Draws Near
      The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas reminds agricultural producers interested in participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program that the deadline to apply for 2008 funding is Nov. 16. "We want to be sure producers are aware of the Nov.
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The Markets
      Wharton Livestock Auction Date, 2006 No. of Receipts: 2,278 This Week Last Week
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