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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Texans still recovering from the devastating 2011 drought have an online tool for information on water supplies and disaster assistance.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In Randall County dryland winter wheat is looking healthier after the recent snowfall. Within the next two weeks corn acres will be planted.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Britain's deputy ambassador to the United States is asking Texas politicians to support a new, expanded trade agreement with the European Union.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Producers and ranchers hit by the drought will now be eligible for government loans and other programs. The Agriculture Secretary declared 597 counties across the country and all of the Texas Panhandle as primary disaster areas.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Although drought causes lack of soil moisture with which to nourish trees, there are other factors aiding in the deaths of trees across the Lone Star State.

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

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Texas AgriLife is conducting a study at Lake Meredith's Plum Creek, and it's looking like a beetle from Greece may be the key in saving the decreasing water levels.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  More than 2,000 farmers and food companies nationwide have formed a coalition that is taking legal action against the government on the grounds that certain chemicals in herbicides should be better analyzed.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Though the current moisture has been good for the Texas Panhandle, it has brought some unwanted creatures out of hiding.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A new law passed by the USDA requires nutritional labels to be put on all ground beef and ground poultry products.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Randall County commissioners quickly decided Tuesday morning to approve a proposal asking Gov. Rick Perry to stand up against Obamacare.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Farmers, ranchers, and producers have all seen their struggles this past year, and could potentially see those same struggles this year and for years to come.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Feral hogs can be a problem for many people in many places.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  The cost of agriculture loss in the state of Texas has reached a record $5.2 billion, and the Texas Panhandle knows all too well what that loss is like.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  "Most of the stuff withered and nearly died", said Texas AgriLife Research Senior Research Engineer, Thomas Marek.