Spring planting brings challenges, opportunities for farmers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Despite what the groundhog predicted, spring conditions have arrived in Texas, and farmers like Bob Reed in Matagorda County are hard at work. For Reed, who grows corn and [...]
Texas Farm Bureau awards 2023 FCCLA scholarship
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded Justin Dick, a senior at Brownsboro High School, a [...]
Farm From School brings bees to Texas classrooms
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students across the state are getting a first-hand look at agriculture through Texas Farm [...]
Red meat exports benefit corn, soybean industries
An independent study conducted by World Perspectives, Inc. revealed a record value of beef and pork exports brought significant returns [...]
Farmer sentiment falls with commodity price outlook, interest rate concerns
Farmer sentiment fell in March due to weaker prices for some commodities and concerns over interest rates, according to [...]
Snakes on the move: Reducing negative snake interactions
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Spring is officially here. Wildflowers are out, grass is greening up in some areas [...]
States continue to halt Biden administration’s WOTUS rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor Over 25 states, including Texas, have now issued injunctions to prevent the implementation of the [...]
Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics to require prescriptions
By Julie Tomascik Editor The remaining over-the-counter antibiotics for livestock and companion animals will soon require a prescription. Starting [...]
USDA allocates $75 million to advance organic transition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing $75 million in conservation assistance for farmers [...]