USDA releases second round of disaster relief funds to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second round of disaster relief payments through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to farmers who suffered losses in 2023 and 2024. USDA will double the [...]
Farmers expected to plant fewer cotton acres
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in the U.S. and Texas are expected to plant fewer cotton acres in [...]
Drought conditions continue, precipitation needed
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions have continued for much of the Lone Star State at the beginning [...]
Farmers, ranchers discuss ag issues with state lawmakers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Conversations about the right to farm, truth in labeling and feral hog control echoed [...]
Texans selected to U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Four Texans were named to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. [...]
APHIS purchases ASF, FMD diagnostic test kits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) purchased diagnostic test kits for African swine [...]
Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks–100 years of providing visitors a place [...]
Collegiate Discussion Meet set for March 31-April 1, Grapevine
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet will offer college students an opportunity to develop [...]
SHIP IT Act could help improve supply chain issues
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act was introduced [...]