DOL to change H-2A wage rate methodology
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration is changing the way wage rates are calculated for the H-2A guestworker visa program. In the Oct. 2 edition of the Federal Register, the Department of [...]
Study examines economic impacts in LRGV due to water shortages
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new study projects big losses for agriculture in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) [...]
Arctic blast brings freezing temperatures to Texas ranchers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Below-freezing temperatures hit parts of Texas this week, but farmers and ranchers, like Kade [...]
Veterinary students can apply for a TFB scholarship
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Animal agriculture holds a significant role in Texas, but the shortage of veterinarians in [...]
Sign up for Engage events through TFB’s 2024 Student Success Series
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students in their sophomore or junior year can sign up to participate in the 2024 [...]
Farmers, ranchers continue opposition to estate tax
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Repeal is the most effective way to protect family-run businesses from the estate tax, [...]
Applications open for TFB’s 2024 True Scholar Award
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are being accepted through March 1 for the S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award, a major scholarship [...]
USDA considering updates to foreign land reporting form
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting public input on updates to its foreign land reporting form. The goal, [...]
Winter pasture, rangeland conditions vary across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As the new year kicks off, rangeland and pastures across Texas have a fairly good [...]