USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across rural America. The new Small Family Farms Policy Agenda aims to cut red tape, improve [...]
High school seniors compete in TFB’s first AgVentures Challenge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Six high school seniors were announced as state winners for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
Farm Bureau tells Congress that WOTUS misses the mark
By Julie Tomascik Editor Congress heard from the American Farm Bureau Federation this month regarding the updated Waters of [...]
USDA expands hurricane insurance to include tropical storms
Farmers may now be eligible for further protection against damaging tropical storms. After hearing directly from farmers, the U.S. Department [...]
Mexico issues new decree on banning genetically modified corn
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Trade issues continue between the U.S. and Mexico due to the southern country’s plans to [...]
Farmers expected to plant fewer cotton acres
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in the U.S. and Texas are expected to plant fewer cotton acres in [...]
Drought conditions continue, precipitation needed
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions have continued for much of the Lone Star State at the beginning [...]
Farmers, ranchers discuss ag issues with state lawmakers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Conversations about the right to farm, truth in labeling and feral hog control echoed [...]
Texans selected to U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Four Texans were named to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. [...]