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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Ogallala Aquifer Program hosted their 2013 workshop to promote the newest water efficiency programs and research.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Here is the latest New Mexico news from The Associated Press

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The worst U.S. drought in decades is showing little signs of easing as farmers close out their corn harvests and pivot toward growing winter wheat that's now struggling in the dry conditions.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Many economists agree Amarillo's economy is better than much of the country, and the farmers in the Texas Panhandle have played a big role in keeping the area on the charts.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Many crops are in high demand right now, and that demand has brought higher value to farmlands throughout the Texas Panhandle.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Small Midwest farmers struggle to fill orders, stay afloat as drought, heat kill vegetables

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  According to a 2007 agricultural census, the average age of Texas farmers was 59.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Farmers say new labor rules could keep teens from farm jobs and fewer may go into agriculture

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Around 30,000 people will flood the hotels, restaurants and Civic Center in Amarillo this week for the 27th Annual Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show.

Monday, August 15, 2011  More colleges offering organic, sustainability agriculture programs as consumer interest grows

Monday, July 18, 2011  News headlines from across New Mexico.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Last week Pronews 7 told you about some people in Randall County concerned with their lack of water while they see farmers constantly irrigating...so we spoke with an aquifer expert today about the problem.