Checkoff showcases new beef cuts to Guatemalan restaurant operators
Twelve Guatemalan foodservice executives toured U S beef industry options on a USMEF led trade team funded by beef checkoff. They studied USDA inspection and beef quality, visited Dallas processors and a Texas Panhandle feedyard, and evaluated grain fed beef flavor to fit Guatemalan menus and price strategies.
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U.S. Meat Export Federation
USMEF
Texas Beef Council
Central America
Homero Recio
Guatemala
Recio
USDA
Dallas
Texas Panhandle
Remigio Fernandez
Fernandez
Texas
United States
Final planting date set for melon and pumpkin crops
The USDA Farm Service Agency for Van Zandt County established a final planting date of June 1 for melon crops including watermelons cantaloupes honeydews Israel melons and Korean melons. For questions contact the office at 903 567 6051 ext 2.
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Usda Farm Service Agency
van Zandt County
Soil testing as a tool in high yield fertilizer plans
Soil testing serves as a key management tool guiding fertilizer plans for high yields. It tracks nutrient trends, helps assess past practices, and informs future directions while considering factors like crop uptake, yield potential, quality, climate, soil characteristics, and site specific management.
Van Zandt 4-H District Roundup Showcases Youth Achievement
Van Zandt County 4-H highlighted its reach at the Spring District 4-H Roundup with 50 members from the county competing across Horse Judging Livestock Judging Shooting Sports and Fashion contests. Individuals and teams earned multiple top placings including high point individuals and state qualifiers, as leaders praised the program and invited new members to join.
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van Zandt County
Spencer Perkins
High Point
Amanda Perkins
Lauren Foley
Joy Carr
Kimberly Dulin
Jessie Carr
Brittny Julian
Jackie Williams
Jacob Carr
Brandon Shook
Teel
Kristin Brey
Lauren Partney
Emily Eberhart
Tyler Lucas
van Zandi
Brian
Dee Lee
Rural housing funds available for low income buyers
USDA Rural Development offers direct and guaranteed housing loans and home repair loans and grants for very low to low income rural residents. Eligible applicants must meet income, ownership, and credit requirements. loans may also target repairs and modernization. Contact Canton Local Service Center for details at 903 567 4051 ext 4. discrimination complaints to USDA Office of Civil Rights.
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Usda Rural Development
Canton Loca Service Center
USDA
Office of Civil Rights
Washington, DC
Beef touted in Nutrition Month by Texas dietitians
Texas Dietetic Association members promote lean beef and kid friendly foods like burgers and beef tacos during National Nutrition Month in March to help prevent obesity and eating disorders. The effort continues a partnership with the beef checkoff program to encourage healthier lifestyles.
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Texas
Texas Dietetic Association
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