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 [...]
Changes coming to overweight permit windshield stickers
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDVM) will begin using a single-color windshield sticker for all [...]
Lampasas County Farm Bureau focuses on ag literacy, education
By Julie Tomascik Editor Lampasas County Farm Bureau was awarded a grant from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 2024 scholarship applications open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues to invest in youth, devoting large amounts of money and [...]
Latest USDA report shows drop in 2023 farm income
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Farm Income Forecast Report shows a significant drop between 2022 and 2023. The [...]
Texas family cultivates Christmas cheer by growing poinsettias
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Their vibrant appearance and seasonal timing make poinsettias special and beloved during the holiday [...]
Drought, other factors limit pheasant production
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pheasant hunting season opens in 37 Texas counties on Saturday, and the Texas Parks and [...]
Farmers can respond to irrigation, water management survey
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed survey codes to a selected sample of irrigators across the 50 states [...]
U.S. Senate Ag Committee discusses AI, precision technology
By Julie Tomascik Editor Precision agriculture, including artificial intelligence (AI), was the topic of a recent U.S. Senate Ag Committee [...]