World Cotton Day highlights cotton’s impact
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cotton plays an important role in Texas and national economies, and World Cotton Day celebrates the crop’s impact. Recognized annually on Oct. 7, World Cotton Day highlights the importance of [...]
Trump signs order that expands access to tax-exempt diesel
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers, ranchers and truckers will have temporary access to tax-exempt dyed diesel for highway use [...]
Students discuss ag issues during 2026 SOFA Challenge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Four high school students were recognized by the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo and [...]
Farmers call for federal diesel price relief
Record-high diesel prices are adding to farmers’ expenses and prompted the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to call for immediate [...]
Citrus harvest set to begin after hot, dry summer
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite a hot, dry summer, citrus growers in the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for [...]
Invasive pests threaten Texas agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Invasive pests are damaging Texas crops, pastures and livestock, and those growing threats are prompting calls [...]
Higher diesel prices add to Texas farmers’ costs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rising diesel prices are adding another expense to already tight farm budgets. The national average on-highway [...]
Free workshop open to homeschool educators
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Homeschool educators across the Lone Star State are invited to a free hands-on workshop [...]
Students learn about oysters through Farm From School
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students in grades K-5 learned about oyster production through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From [...]