Tight margins force Matagorda County farmer into survival mode
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Richard Beyer, every decision on his Matagorda County farm now comes down to one question: Can he afford it? Shrinking margins, volatile markets and rising input costs have pushed [...]
Black vulture relief act introduced to help ranchers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Ranchers are all too familiar with the threat black vultures pose to livestock, but [...]
TFB member testifies on Senate right to farm bill
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers want to see stronger right to farm protections passed by [...]
Male-sterile sorghum may use less water
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The number of dairy cattle in Texas is increasing, specifically near the Ogallala Aquifer. Limited [...]
Chronic wasting disease spreads to three new counties
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) confirmed eight new cases of chronic wasting [...]
Use caution with sick birds, animals amid bird flu outbreak
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges those who come into contact with [...]
Summer Ag Institute registration open to Texas teachers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas teachers will gain more knowledge on agriculture and learn how to incorporate agricultural concepts [...]
TFB, teachers celebrate Ag Literacy Week
By Julie Tomascik Editor Teachers across the state brought agriculture to life for their students through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Texas ranchers testify before House, Senate on border security
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers who live and work near the southern border shared the severity [...]