Peanut harvest gets early start in South Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist South Texas peanut farmers began this year’s harvest earlier than usual. In Frio County, Grayson Wilmuth planted his peanuts early in April in an effort to reduce irrigation needs. According [...]
Lingering factors expected to influence 2023 economy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The new year brings many questions for farmers and ranchers. Factors that had an impact [...]
USMEF reports record pork exports, strong beef exports
By Shelby Shank Field Editor November set records for U.S. pork exports, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat [...]
AFBF, John Deere sign right to repair MOU
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) [...]
USDA proposes revisions to red meat grading procedures
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking comments on its procedures related to the use [...]
TFB recognized for member programs, achievements
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) was recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for member [...]
EmGenisys, Inc. named runner-up in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas startup, EmGenisys Inc., was named runner-up in the national Ag Innovation Challenge, [...]
Risk management tools need to be a farm bill priority
In a time of volatility, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers, and new analysis from the American [...]
FMCSA denied extended trucking hours for agriculture
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) denied an exemption from hours-of-service rules for drivers transporting [...]