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Beef Outlook: Consumers still dine on expensive cuts while cattle producers struggle to fill feedlots.

It’s that time of year when we often celebrate with friends and loved ones. The holidays are frequently enjoyed with delicious meals and relaxing quality time with the people in our lives. While it can be tempting to forget about healthy habits, there are opportunities to make healthier food choices and stay active.

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Did you know that turkeys weren't always so plentiful in Texas? Unregulated hunting and habitat destruction decimated wild turkey populations in the 1800s. Numbers remained low into the mid-1900s, with only an estimated 100,000 birds in 1959. Not to worry, conservation-minded decisions to protect and promote important habitat increased the species' numbers, and by 1970, Texas had an estimated 575,000 birds.

When we consider ways to manage our finances, certain words may come to mind — savings, income, debt, interest. However, there are several considerations besides money that can impact a household’s overall well-being. While financial literacy is paramount, families also should look for ways to manage their collective resources. These range from: time and energy, to personal belongings and the spaces in our homes, to relationships.

Grimmway Farms initiated a voluntary recall of multiple sizes and brands of bagged organic whole and baby carrots.

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Texas ranks seventh for honey production. Compared to last year, more honey is expected to be harvested this year due to less extreme weather swings. Read more, plus the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.

Budgeting for holiday spending may be stressful but can be made easier by planning, prioritizing and keeping careful track.