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Hemp advocates promised the Texas Legislature the crop was drought resistant. The 2022 drought has proven otherwise. And farmers are abandoning the nascent market.
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Workers across Texas say this summer’s heat feels far worse than previous years, leaving them to find new ways to cope with long hours outside.
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To cope with the setback, farmers rely on crop insurance and hope for fall rains to boost next year’s harvest.
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The burrowing rodents can improve the nutritional quality of nearby grasses.
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Melon growers in the Rio Grande Valley were impacted by a hailstorm last month, while other growers have dealt with hot and windy weather.
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Drought, climate change and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have created a volatile market for the staple commodity.
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The number of milk cows in the state is increasing, thanks to mild weather and expanded processing capacity.
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The pathogen is known as laurel wilt, and mainly affects red bay, sassafras, avocados, swamp bay and other related trees.
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The drought could drive up the price of beef. One agronomist explains why, and what farmers might do to adapt.
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Nearly 23 million birds have died as a highly pathogenic bird flu virus tears its way through farms and chicken yards. It has spread to at least 24 states in less than two months.
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Spring rainfall amounts can help predict if Texas will stay in a prolonged drought. So far, early signs aren't too promising. Current drought conditions have already been partially blamed for an outbreak of wildfires throughout the state.
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An estimated 1,000 cattle have been affected by the Eastland Complex Fire, which has burned more than 54,000 acres. Texas officials and local groups are raising money and collecting supplies to help farmers and ranchers.