USDA announces payment rates, enrollment for specialty crop program
Specialty crop growers can now apply for financial assistance under a $1.625 billion program announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) was established in response to elevated [...]
Real Christmas trees have positive impact on Texas economy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor It’s a tradition in many households to have a real Christmas tree, filling the room [...]
U.S. ag exports forecast down, imports up for 2024
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook forecasts fewer exports and more imports in [...]
Black Vulture Relief Act introduced to protect livestock
Legislation was introduced to allow farmers and ranchers to eliminate black vultures threatening their livestock. U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) [...]
TFB names Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Four college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Spring 2024 Mia Balko Student [...]
Montgomery County Farm Bureau recognized for leadership development
Activities designed to encourage leadership development and strengthen communication skills for local youth were recognized by Texas Farm Bureau. Montgomery [...]
Texas peanut production up despite extreme drought
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Two years of consecutive drought continued to impact planted peanut acres, making it another [...]
Johnson County Farm Bureau recognized for community outreach at Harvest Fest
An event designed to boost agricultural awareness and cultivate relationships within Johnson County was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). [...]
Texas Farm Bureau grows ag literacy through book program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers can grow agricultural literacy in the classroom with help from Texas Farm Bureau [...]