West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. “Agriculture is a major economic [...]
TFB offers scholarship to teachers to attend national ag conference
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers interested in attending the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference this summer can [...]
Farmers can enroll in ARC, PLC for 2024 crop year
Farmers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) [...]
Students learn about Texas grapefruit through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students learned how grapefruit gets from the orchard to their plates through Texas Farm [...]
U.S. House passes bill to allow whole milk back in schools
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House of Representatives last week overwhelmingly voted in support of the Whole Milk for [...]
Stronger meat labeling bill reintroduced in U.S. Senate
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act was reintroduced by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) [...]
Real Christmas trees have positive impact on Texas economy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor It’s a tradition in many households to have a real Christmas tree, filling the room [...]
U.S. ag exports forecast down, imports up for 2024
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook forecasts fewer exports and more imports in [...]
Black Vulture Relief Act introduced to protect livestock
Legislation was introduced to allow farmers and ranchers to eliminate black vultures threatening their livestock. U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) [...]