Young Farmers and Ranchers survey highlights
The 20th annual American Farm Bureau Federation survey shows 20 percent want cutting government spending as top priority for young farmers and ranchers, 16 percent seek financial help, and 12 percent favor environmental regulation reform. It notes high optimism about farming, strong use of computers and Internet, and concerns over land and red tape.
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America
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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Farmers & Ranchers
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U.S
Stallman
Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference
Disaster recovery aid announced for flooding drought damaged areas
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said 19.7 million in Emergency Watershed Protection program funding is available to help communities rebuild after floods droughts and other disasters. The program covers up to 75 percent of construction costs with local sponsors funding the rest.
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Washington
Seabortanona Congress
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Pastures Face Slow Recovery Despite Spring Rain
Texas farmers see improved soil moisture but many pastures remain stressed after last year’s drought and wildfires. Experts warn full recovery will take time, with forage losses and high fertilizer costs affecting stocking, replacement cattle, and long-term planning.
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Texas
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
AgriLife Extension
Rolling Plains
Panhandle
Ron Gill
College Station
Gill
Robert Burns
Texas A&m University
Texas counties eligible for SBA low interest disaster loans
Small, nonfarm businesses in 131 Texas counties including Wilson and Bexar can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans up to 2 million. Loans aid operating expenses from drought and wildfires with 4 percent interest for for profits and 3 percent for nonprofits, up to 30 years. Deadline is Tuesday September 4.
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USDA
Secretary of Agriculture
Disasterloan
Sba.gov
Disastercustomerservice
Dorper association offers two $1000 scholarships in memory of Brad Bernhard
The Texas Hill Country Dorper Sheep Association announces two $1000 scholarships for Texas residents. One goes to a high school senior this spring and the other to a college junior or higher this fall. Apply by Sunday April 15 via the association website or scholarship committee chair Garet von Netzer at 830-997-3210.
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Texas
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Fredericksburg
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South Africa
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Thedorperassociation
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Gmail. Com
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Bernhardranch
Ctesc.net
Victoria workshop educates on San Antonio Bay water quality
A free Texas Watershed Steward Workshop on San Antonio Bay water quality issues will be held in Victoria on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victoria Educational Gardens. Attendees receive a free handbook and certificate, with three general CEUs for pesticide license holders. Preregistration is via the Texas Watershed Steward site or by contacting Galen Roberts.
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Texas Department of Agriculture
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