Livestock prices push farm income forecast higher
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its forecast for 2025 net farm income on higher livestock receipts and increased direct government payments offsetting increased production costs. USDA’s Economic [...]
Water availability to impact duck, goose hunting
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Drought across much of the state earlier this year could take a toll on waterfowl [...]
Lawmakers ask for review of foreign ownership of U.S. farmland
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. House Republicans are calling for a federal investigation into foreign ownership and investment in U.S. [...]
Texas classrooms can ‘farm’ from school with TFB in spring 2023
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Classrooms across Texas are once again invited to virtually visit farms and ranches next spring [...]
South Texas, Trans-Pecos bright spots for quail hunting
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Quail hunting will likely be more challenging across much of Texas this year due to [...]
FMMO national forum brings dairy industry together
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) was joined by representatives of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), dairy cooperatives, processors, [...]
Preventing wildfires in Texas during hunting season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite recent rains, the risk for wildfire remains across much of Texas. To prevent future [...]
Farmers can enroll in ARC, PLC programs for 2023 crop year
Farmers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop [...]
Relief fund established for Florida farmers, ranchers
Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to Florida when it hit the state in late September. The category 4 hurricane [...]