Texas Farm Bureau launches ag influencer contest
The search is on for the first Texas Ag Influencer of the Year. Texas Farm Bureau is launching a new contest to surface Texas-based influencers who use their platforms to promote agriculture, food and rural [...]
Climate projects approved in Texas, set to receive federal funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool [...]
ReConnect investments distribute funds for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural [...]
CBB to invest money in beef promotion, research
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) announced it plans to invest about $38.5 million into programs for beef promotion, research, consumer [...]
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act heard by Senate committee
By Julie TomascikEditorA proposed bill aims to protect farm and ranch families from overregulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The [...]
Texas Tech, USDA open cotton classing complex
Lubbock is now home to a new cotton classing facility on a university campus.Texas Tech University and the U.S. Department [...]
Farm Safety and Health Week focuses on protecting ag’s future
By Julie Tomascik Editor Additional emphasis is being placed on farm safety this week, Sept. 18-24, during National Farm Safety [...]
Johnson County Farm Bureau scores big with Harvest Festival
There’s nothing more American than baseball and apple pie.Johnson County Farm Bureau added all of agriculture to that list with [...]
Fair teal hunting season forecast statewide
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is forecasting a “fair” teal hunting season this [...]