TFB supports groundwater conservation bill in Austin testimony
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) voiced strong support for legislation that would limit permits for groundwater export projects, preventing any single applicant from exporting more than 5% of a district’s [...]
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 [...]
Texas pasture conditions improve slightly, but still dry
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Recent rainfall has helped improve many pastures and rangelands across the state, but Texas remains [...]
Low yields, high-quality grapes for Texas vineyards
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistThe 2022 growing season for Texas wine-grape vineyards was a challenge. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts [...]
Texas drought drives demand for corn stalk bales
By Julie TomascikEditorMonths of drought conditions have left pastures bare, and what hay can be found is expensive. Add other [...]
USDA projecting higher net farm income for 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released updated farm income figures in its most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast. The [...]