TFB invests in FFA, 4-H youth through summer programs
Throughout the summer, Texas Farm Bureau staff helped Texas 4-H and Texas FFA members expand their agricultural advocacy skills through [...]
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08, 2021
Animal ag groups launch Protein PACT
Twelve organizations representing farmers and companies who make the vast majority of America’s meat, poultry and dairy, as well as [...]
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08, 2021
USDA updates CFAP 2 for contract producers, specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of [...]
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08, 2021
Cattle are part of agriculture’s sustainability story
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Proper grazing management of cattle and other ruminants may help reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint, according [...]
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08, 2021
Teachers learn about ag through TFB ag academies
By Julie Tomascik Editor Teachers are headed back to the classroom equipped with more knowledge about agriculture and curriculum to [...]
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08, 2021
Solar panels crop up across Texas, divide rural communities
By Julie Tomascik Editor Thousands of acres in Texas will harness the sun’s rays, but not for livestock or crop [...]
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08, 2021
USDA to measure 2021 small grain production
During the first two weeks of September, a sample of small grains producers around the country will receive an agricultural [...]
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08, 2021
TFB programs help students grow understanding of ag
By Julie Tomascik Editor The new school year brings new opportunities to grow an understanding of agriculture in Texas classrooms [...]
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08, 2021
USDA announces dairy pandemic assistance, DMC changes
Details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program for dairy farmers were announced Aug. 19 by the U.S. Department of [...]
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08, 2021
EPA bans use of chlorpyrifos on food crops
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, Aug. 18, announced it will prohibit the use of chlorpyrifos on food [...]