Death taxes threaten family farms, ranches
The cost of inheriting the family farm or ranch will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take steps to extend the elevated estate tax exemption. American Farm Bureau Federation [...]
Rosenbusch inspires, teaches students about agriculture
By Julie TomascikEditorFor 28 years, Melissa Rosenbusch has taught high school agricultural science courses and served as an FFA advisor.It’s [...]
Spacek, ag education helps prepare students for the future
By Julie Tomascik Editor Passionate agricultural science teachers and FFA advisors inspired Amanda Spacek to pursue a career in [...]
Boening stresses importance of trade to U.S. House committee
By Julie TomascikEditorTexas farmers and ranchers need strong, reliable trade agreements, including those in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, to [...]
Drought forces record number of cattle sold in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor High temperatures aren’t the only records set in Texas this year. The prolonged drought that came [...]
Feral hog program shows success, launches in more counties
By Julie TomascikEditorA program created through the 2018 Farm Bill is helping landowners in select counties control feral hogs.The Feral [...]
CWD detected in Gillespie County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was discovered in a deer breeding facility in Gillespie County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) [...]
New book shares Borlaug’s achievements with next generation
A new generation of learners can be freshly inspired by Norman Borlaug, the “Father of the Green Revolution,” thanks [...]
Members discuss Texas Farm Bureau policy for 2023
By Julie TomascikEditorProperty taxes, solar leases, right to farm and the upcoming farm bill were among the topics discussed at [...]