USDA, Department of Justice to investigate input prices
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are working together to ensure foreign influences are not impacting farmers’ input costs. “As I was traveling around the [...]
High input costs expected to continue for agriculture in 2024
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers and ranchers are expected to face a high-cost input environment again in 2024, [...]
Rebuilding the cattle herd starts with pasture management
Pasture management is a key component as ranchers determine whether or not to begin rebuilding their cattle herds. “Grazing [...]
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 [...]