AFBF, National FFA work together to advocate for ag education
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National FFA Organization yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to grow leaders, build communities [...]
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YF&R Fall Tour set for Sept. 8-10, Huntsville
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The 2017 Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Fall Tour provides a unique [...]
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07, 2017
Pruitt, Zinke visit state Farm Bureau presidents
Two high-ranking Trump administration officials—Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke—made guest appearances Tuesday morning in [...]
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07, 2017
TFB campaign course offers support, tools for candidates
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Interested in running for a public office? Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will host a campaign [...]
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07, 2017
Low commodity prices may weigh on next farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor If new projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) hold true, more funding will be [...]
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07, 2017
Combs nominated as assistant Interior secretary
Former Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has been nominated to serve as the assistant secretary of the Interior for policy, management [...]
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07, 2017
Produce safety training set for fruit, vegetable growers
Produce safety outlined under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a federal requirement that will impact Texas farmers. The [...]
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Mixed bag for Texas peaches
This year’s peach season has been a mixed bag for Texas growers. Orchards in North Texas, like Hutton Peach Farm [...]
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07, 2017
House passes technical ag education bill
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century. The measure [...]
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Brazil seeks meeting with Perdue on beef ban
Less than a month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented a ban on fresh beef from Brazil, officials [...]