Rio Grande Valley farmer harvests first cotton bale of the year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The first cotton bale in the nation for the 2026 growing season was harvested by Cameron County Farm Bureau Director Buck Rhyner. Drought conditions and ongoing water concerns created challenges [...]
Over 2.2 million additional acres enrolled in CRP
An additional 2.2 million acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), bringing the total enrollment “very near” the [...]
Municipalities allegedly violate right to farm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Almost one year after voters in Texas overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment protecting the right [...]
YF&R committee explores Texas ag through exchange program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new exchange program offers Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Advisory [...]
Support program invests in future of Texas cotton
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers in the Cotton Incorporated Texas State Support Program recently approved funding to support [...]
Livestock Mandatory Reporting live cattle dashboard available
The Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The [...]
Farmers, ranchers need Congress to focus on tax reform
When Congress returns from its August recess, farmers and ranchers need lawmakers to focus on tax reform in addition [...]
First-ever statewide flood plan released
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved the first statewide flood plan that provides [...]
Hot, dry conditions increase risk of wildfires in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor High temperatures and dry conditions persist throughout the Lone Star State, increasing the risk of [...]