Federal government reopens, farm bill extended again
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The record-breaking 43-day government shutdown is now over. On Wednesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on a measure to fund the government through Jan. 30, provide [...]
Nearly 2.7 million acres enrolled in Grassland CRP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enrolling nearly 2.7 million acres for farmers, ranchers and private landowners through the [...]
Special Master aims to resolve Texas, New Mexico water case
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The allocation and distribution of the Rio Grande’s waters have been a source of contention [...]
India’s rice export ban poses challenges for U.S. farmers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor India recently placed a ban on long grain rice, excluding basmati and parboiled rice, [...]
Groups send WOTUS recommendations to Biden administration
A multi-industry coalition outlined recommended changes to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in a letter sent to [...]
Signup for Jumpstart, Activate through TFB’s Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Incoming eighth and ninth grade students have the opportunity to become more familiar with Texas [...]
New report finds loss of glyphosate would harm U.S. agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new report examines a future without glyphosate, and the immediate impact would be costly [...]
TFB offers garden grants for public, private, homeschool classrooms
By Julie Tomascik Editor Educators can help students grow a lifelong interest in agriculture through garden grants available from Texas [...]
One year after bad drought, Prinz harvests a golden crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest is underway in the Lone Star State, and for some farmers, a wet [...]