Per-acre bridge payment rates announced by USDA
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the commodity per-acre payment rates for the $11 billion available to eligible farmers through the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. “President Trump committed to [...]
Mexico imposes 50% tariff on white corn imports
Mexico on Saturday, June 24, imposed a 50% tariff on white corn imports. The tariff is expected to remain in [...]
Panhandle weather a mixed bag this year
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers and ranchers have had to adjust to above-average rainfall in the Texas Panhandle. Although [...]
Livestock antibiotics now require veterinary prescription
By Julie Tomascik Editor Antibiotics that were available over the counter now require a veterinary prescription. The rule change [...]
First vaccine against African swine fever nears approval
Vaccines against African swine fever are close to approval in Vietnam. U.S. and global officials say the approval would be [...]
Texas students can ‘Farm From School’ with TFB in fall 2023
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist This fall, kindergarten through fifth grade students across Texas can once again virtually visit [...]
Ochiltree County Farm Bureau receives generous donation
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Perryton residents continue efforts to clean up after last week’s devastating storms and tornadoes. [...]
TFB’s AgVentures Challenge finalists visit Washington, D.C.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Finalists of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgVentures Challenge: “Pitch It, Market It, Sell It” State [...]
USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports by July 17
Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of [...]