Texas Farm Bureau state director testifies on Mexico water debt
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Mexico currently owes the U.S. over 1 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty, a shortfall that has significantly impacted farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley. [...]
USDA expands risk management options
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its insurance coverage options for specialty crops and other actual production history (APH) [...]
Register for Young Farmer & Rancher Fall Tour in Kerrville
By Julie Tomascik Editor Young producers will get a look at agriculture in the Hill Country through the 2023 [...]
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is now accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2023 cycle. [...]
Drought eases, but beef cow herd faces challenges to rebuild
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Extreme drought conditions have dissipated in Texas, but rebuilding the beef cow herd won’t happen [...]
Texas 4-H names 2023 TFB scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas 4-H Association named the 2023 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) scholarship recipients earlier this summer [...]
TFB’s Campaign Seminar to equip potential candidates for office
By Julie Tomascik Editor If you’ve ever considered running for office, learning the ins and outs of a campaign is [...]
Researchers study ways to reduce cattle fever tick
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Researchers with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are studying various [...]
McAlister harvests amber waves of grain on the Rolling Plains
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Kenneth McAlister’s combine rolls through fields of wheat in Electra, harvesting the amber waves of [...]