Dry conditions slow spring planting
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Spring planting across Texas is off to an uneven start, as drought conditions stall progress in some regions while others cautiously move ahead. In the Coastal Bend, dry conditions brought [...]
Vilsack covers farm bill, disaster relief during AFBF convention
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Last year was challenging for farmers and ranchers, but U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s [...]
Farmers can continuously certify perennial forage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers with perennial forage crops of an option to report their acreage [...]
Program, anglers work together to improve bass fishing
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas anglers can help create bigger, better bass for the future while also earning a [...]
Tracking, preventing the spread of HPAI
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging backyard and commercial poultry raisers to [...]
New Golden Buckle Awards program aims to highlight county Farm Bureaus
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new county awards program is launching this year to help promote membership and incentivize [...]
USDA expands eligibility for key disaster programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more [...]
Farm Bureau Leadership Conference set for Feb. 6-7 in Austin
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Leadership Conference, set for Feb. 6-7 in Austin, offers farmers [...]
Foundation for Agriculture names 2023 ‘Book of the Year’
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 16th “Book of the Year” award to author Shannon Anderson for I LOVE [...]