USDA announces 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment
Dairy farmers can begin enrolling in the 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program through Dec. 18. DMC is a voluntary risk management program that was recently strengthened by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act with [...]
Water planning falls short for agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas’ regional water planning process leaves farmers and ranchers with few options to address current [...]
Trump announces 90-day tariff relief for ground beef imports
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump announced a plan Friday to temporarily increase beef imports in an effort to [...]
Animal Deterrent Solutions recognized in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas agricultural technology startup is among the top 10 semi-finalists in the 2027 [...]
Drought puts pressure on South Plains cotton crop
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hot, dry weather is taking a toll on crops across the Texas South Plains. Farmers [...]
Texas farmers faces growing losses from deer damage
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Every crop comes with its share of challenges, but an overabundant deer population is destroying [...]
TFB raises concerns about proposed transmission lines
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas lawmakers heard concerns about the potential impacts of proposed 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission projects on farms, [...]
Texas forest industry strong despite challenges
Texas' forest industry continues to provide a significant boost to the state's economy. According to the latest data from [...]
Ag groups weigh impacts of data center development
By Julie Tomascik Editor Data center development is expanding across the state, and Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is urging lawmakers [...]