TFB leaders talk with Congress, Trump admin about farm economy
By Julie Tomascik Editor Concerns over trade uncertainty, a worsening farm economy and the threat of the New World screwworm dominated discussions in Washington, D.C., this week as Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) leaders met [...]
Congress considering legislation to avoid rail strike
President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to vote on legislation that would prevent a rail strike. “I am [...]
USDA now conducting 2022 Ag Census
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed survey codes to all known agricultural producers across the 50 states with an [...]
BQAT program, training for transporting cattle
Cow-calf producers, stockers and feedyards implement Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices on their operations to produce the highest quality cattle [...]
Feeding Minds Press offers holiday ideas for young readers
Holiday shoppers can find agriculture-focused children books this gift-giving season from Feeding Minds Press. “Feeding Minds Press has a [...]
FCC releases new national broadband maps
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a pre-production draft of its new national broadband map. The map will display specific [...]
Event brings Texas chefs together to learn about beef
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas chefs and foodservice professionals learned more about beef from pasture to plate through [...]
Stress and mental health resources available to farmers, ranchers
Life in agriculture can be demanding and stressful. Those demands and stress can have an impact on the mental [...]
TFB members meet with congressional leaders during the fall
By Julie Tomascik Editor Conversations focused on the farm bill, supply chain issues, input costs, taxes and trade were part [...]