Higher production costs continue to pressure farm income
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. farm income is expected to decline this year as rising production expenses continue to pressure the farm economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts net farm income at [...]
U.S. detects first case of scrapie in five years
By Julie Tomascik Editor A case of classical scrapie was confirmed in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. [...]
SOFA Challenge open to 4-H, FFA members
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist High school students who are members of Texas 4-H or Texas FFA are invited to [...]
July cattle inventory report shows early signs of herd stabilization
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The latest cattle inventory report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows the [...]
TFB urges stronger protections for landowners facing transmission projects
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is urging state lawmakers to strengthen private property protections as they [...]
Congressman visits Cooke County farm to discuss agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Lawmakers can read reports and statistics, but seeing agriculture firsthand gives a deeper understanding of [...]
TFB AgLead XVII strengthens understanding of Canadian agriculture, trade
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Trade was top of mind for members of Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) AgLead XVII [...]
USDA announces plans for Arizona sterile fly dispersal facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its response to New World screwworm with plans [...]
USDA announces $35 million to combat feral hogs on ag land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $35 million in partnerships to combat the destructive impacts of feral swine [...]