USDA plans to purchase U.S. commodities for Food for Peace
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to distribute more than 200,000 tons of international food aid with purchases of U.S.-grown commodities through the Food for Peace program by March. [...]
Red meat outlook remains strong, despite market barriers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Demand for U.S. red meat remains strong worldwide where customers crave the quality and consistency [...]
2025 Outstanding YF&R Finalist: Colby and Ashley McClendon
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Colby and Ashley McClendon are sixth-generation farmers and ranchers who have made it their [...]
Biofuel production could boost farm economy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers continue to face growing financial strain as rising input costs, volatile markets [...]
2025 Outstanding YF&R Finalist: Colin and Joy Graff
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A single tractor, hay cutter and baler—built on faith, hard work and a lot [...]
Grain buyer files for bankruptcy, leaving some Texas farmers without payment
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hansen-Mueller Co., a grain company based in Omaha, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving some [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 2026 scholarship applications are open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues its longstanding commitment to support and invest in the next generation [...]
U.S. Senate passes bill to allow schools to serve whole milk
The U.S. Senate last week passed a bill that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served in schools. [...]
Tyson to close Nebraska plant, slow production at Amarillo plant
Tyson Foods announced plans to close its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, as well as convert its beef facility [...]