Askew committed to cotton despite tight margins
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Brady Askew, a fifth-generation farmer in Lynn County, growing cotton is more than a way of life. It’s his identity. Askew farms alongside his dad and brother-in-law, managing 12,000 [...]
Texas FFA chapters celebrate National FFA Week
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Across the state and country, FFA members are celebrating National FFA Week Feb. 18-25, [...]
High school seniors compete in TFB’s first AgVentures Challenge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Six high school seniors were announced as state winners for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
Farm Bureau tells Congress that WOTUS misses the mark
By Julie Tomascik Editor Congress heard from the American Farm Bureau Federation this month regarding the updated Waters of [...]
USDA expands hurricane insurance to include tropical storms
Farmers may now be eligible for further protection against damaging tropical storms. After hearing directly from farmers, the U.S. Department [...]
Mexico issues new decree on banning genetically modified corn
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Trade issues continue between the U.S. and Mexico due to the southern country’s plans to [...]
Farmers expected to plant fewer cotton acres
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in the U.S. and Texas are expected to plant fewer cotton acres in [...]
Drought conditions continue, precipitation needed
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions have continued for much of the Lone Star State at the beginning [...]
Farmers, ranchers discuss ag issues with state lawmakers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Conversations about the right to farm, truth in labeling and feral hog control echoed [...]