Whole milk in schools could provide boost to farm economy
New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shows allowing whole milk in schools could provide a boost to the farm economy. More than a decade after whole milk was removed from school cafeterias, [...]
Bill introduced to block greenhouse gas disclosures
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A bill was introduced this month that would block the Biden administration’s efforts to [...]
Nominations open for Cattlemen’s Beef Board
Nominations are being sought for Texas representatives on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB). The CBB’s goal [...]
USDA to begin 2022 disaster assistance signups this summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief [...]
Martinek named S.M. True Jr. Ag Scholar Award recipient
By Julie Tomascik Editor A West Texas A&M University student with a passion for agriculture received Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Carrying on the tradition of growing Poteet strawberries
By Shelby Shank Field Editor When you think of cantaloupe, you think of Pecos. You think of peaches, you think [...]
AgriStress Helpline available to Texas farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist From waiting on rain to the long work hours and financial challenges, farmers and ranchers [...]
Bill introduced to make feral hog eradication program permanent
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate would make permanent a pilot program created to [...]
New survey shares insight from Texas landowners
A recent survey of Texas landowners provided insights to help guide programming from state agencies. Over 5,000 Texas landowners [...]