Dry conditions tighten hay supplies across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Persistent dry conditions across much of the state and limited rainfall in the forecast have ranchers concerned about hay supplies, grazing conditions and forage production this year. Many ranchers like [...]
Bill proposes to help preserve family farms, ranches
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Legislation was re-introduced to help family-owned farms and ranches continue on for future generations. [...]
Livestock haulers continue to face transportation issues
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Livestock haulers have continued to face a number of transportation issues this year. Delaying the [...]
New bill would create public database on foreign land ownership
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The issue of foreign ownership of agricultural land is becoming increasingly important with nearly [...]
SOFA Challenge cultivates agricultural advocates
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist High school students who are members of Texas 4-H or Texas FFA are eligible to [...]
Right to farm and ranch set as Prop 1 on November ballot
The right to farm and ranch in Texas is set as Proposition 1 on the Nov. 7 General Election ballot. The [...]
David Henderson raises the steaks, beefs up dinner plates
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A passion for the land and livestock is the driving force behind David Henderson’s [...]
Teachers explore ag through TFB Summer Ag Academies
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Teachers explored agriculture through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) summer programs and are ready to head [...]
New bill aims to fix nationwide labor shortage
A bipartisan bill to bolster temporary work visa programs was introduced by U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and David Valadao [...]