Trostle will present an overview of alfalfa production, followed by a session on weed control. Monti Vandiver, Extension integrated pest management agent, will provide an insect and pest update. The workshop will begin with registration at 8:30 a. Lunch is included with registration. FARWELL -- Crop producers, cattle raisers and grass farmers who are interested in alfalfa should mark Aug. That is the date for a regional alfalfa workshop in Farwell, sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension...

Nebraska residents, both rural and urban, are being asked to wisely manage their water resources during the remaining months of summer, said Neil Moseman, assistant director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) and Nebraska Climate Assessment Response chairman. Nebraska residents, both rural and urban, are being asked to wisely manage their water resources during the remaining months of summer, said Neil Moseman, assistant director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA)...

The containers are chopped into bits and shipped to booming factories in China to be made into a variety of products, from pipes to flower pots. For decades, college kids have used stolen milk crates as the basic building blocks of coffee tables and dorm room shelves. Now, a new breed of crate rustler is cashing in by swiping thousands of the containers from loading docks and selling them to shady recyclers. Facing an estimated $80 million in annual losses from the thefts, dairies across...

The most recent Commitment of Traders report shows large speculators net-long 34,437 contracts as of July 24th and sets the stage for some profit-taking selling as the month comes to an end. Live Cattle futures ended last week posting solid gains, with the October contract reaching highs not seen since March. Trading commentary and analysis is based on information taken from trade and statistical services, news services, and other sources which XPRESSTRADE believes are reliable. Trading...

Want to provide your family with a year's supply of the flavorful, nutritious (high in protein, fiber and minerals) and blood-sugar-stabilizing mesquite meal that can be substituted for a small amount of the flour in any recipe? Mesquite pods are becoming ripe and ready to harvest. Want to provide your family with a year's supply of the flavorful, nutritious (high in protein, fiber and minerals) and blood-sugar-stabilizing mesquite meal that can be substituted for a small amount of the...