Farm Bureau focuses on sustainability
Farmers and ranchers have a good story to tell regarding sustainability and climate-friendly practices, according to Andrew Walmsley, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Congressional Relations director. Agriculture, he noted, is part of the foundation of [...]
TAHC, TCFA to study disease traceability via UHF back tags
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Over the next year, cattle entering select Texas livestock markets will be outfitted with an [...]
Farm Bureau offers agritourism liability signs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agritourism is a growing trend fueled by consumers, and fall is a season ripe with opportunities [...]
Farmland, grazing rental rates rise
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas farmers paid more to rent pasture and cropland over the past year, according to [...]
Farm Bureau releases milk program recommendations
Proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) could mean more democracy and [...]
Texas Tech researcher patents new use for low-grade cotton
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Cotton is king in Texas. The fiber is the top cash crop in the Lone [...]
Stress, mental health impact agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Financial issues, farm or business problems, as well as fear of losing the farm, impact farmers’ [...]
Agricultural literacy grants available
By Julie Tomascik Editor Increasing agricultural literacy and awareness in schools and communities is a priority for the American Farm [...]
Weather impacts Texas cotton farmers again
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Too much, too late. After struggling through a hot, dry summer, the region surrounding Amarillo [...]