Rollins appoints leadership for FSA, NRCS, RMA
By Julie Tomascik Editor New leaders were recently appointed for several agencies within the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “FPAC is the most farmer-facing mission area [...]
India’s rice export ban poses challenges for U.S. farmers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor India recently placed a ban on long grain rice, excluding basmati and parboiled rice, [...]
Groups send WOTUS recommendations to Biden administration
A multi-industry coalition outlined recommended changes to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in a letter sent to [...]
Signup for Jumpstart, Activate through TFB’s Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Incoming eighth and ninth grade students have the opportunity to become more familiar with Texas [...]
New report finds loss of glyphosate would harm U.S. agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new report examines a future without glyphosate, and the immediate impact would be costly [...]
TFB offers garden grants for public, private, homeschool classrooms
By Julie Tomascik Editor Educators can help students grow a lifelong interest in agriculture through garden grants available from Texas [...]
One year after bad drought, Prinz harvests a golden crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest is underway in the Lone Star State, and for some farmers, a wet [...]
New CWD case, TPWD launches awareness campaign
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The fatal, neurological deer disease that threatens the state’s captive and wild deer populations has [...]
July U.S. cattle herd down 3%, cattle on feed down 2%
By Julie Tomascik Editor The aftermath of last year’s widespread drought continues to impact the U.S. cattle herd. As of [...]