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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an updated plant hardiness zone map. Will the new map change what gardeners should plant this spring?
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For the most part, trees are not native to the High Plains, but Lubbock Memorial Arboretum aims to give West Texans a way to enjoy nature and teach them about growing in a place that presents such unique challenges.
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Compared to other metropolitan areas, food in Lubbock is more affordable. However, that does not change the fact that some people are geographically removed from places that sell nutritious food.
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Texas’ cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years — costing the state more than $2 billionCotton is Texas’ largest crop, and industry experts say they expect just half the normal annual yield — which will drive up costs for consumers.
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Researchers are learning that cows exposed to fire often give less milk, and horses, with their large lungs, take in a lot of smoke from fires.
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The Texas Tribune's Jayme Lozano and The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Brandi Addison talk about what the hot, dry year mean's for regional crops.
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After an unseasonably warm December and faced with an ongoing drought, agricultural experts say planting times might need to change to balance unpredictable weather.
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From The Texas Standard:Nearly 60 West Texas grape growers are suing Monsanto – the former agriculture chemical giant that’s now owned by Bayer – for…
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Jason Centanni walked around Veesart Vineyards in Shallowater recently, seeing how everything looked following an unexpected freeze just before the start…
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From The Texas Standard: On the morning of August 28, 2019, Todd Smith was running late for a meeting. It would be a busy few days for Smith, a lobbyist,…