RMA Revises Dryland Cotton Yields for 2004 APH
The USDA Risk Management Agency cuts dryland cotton yield edit levels to ease 2005 APH updates. Plains Cotton Growers urged county by county thresholds tweaks to reflect exceptional 2004 production, while insured producers must still provide verifiable yield data. Also, 2005 Seed Cost Calculator released with 100+ varieties and technology options for cost per acre estimates.
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Texas Legislature March 11 Filing Day Highlights
March 11 marked the 60th day of the Texas legislative session, the deadline for filing bills. House 4395 measures and Senate 2199 bills total 6594, with 853 passed so far. HB 2 would add 1.5 billion annually to schools and raise teacher pay by 3000, while HB 3 funds the tax changes.
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Texas Job Growth Rises as Unemployment Edges Down
Texas gains 21 900 jobs in January as the fifth straight month of growth. Unemployment sits at 5 9 percent with fewer claims for benefits. Texas Workforce Commission official Ronny Congleton notes rising employment and falling unemployment while urging readers to consult the commission for metro area data.
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