Proposed WOTUS rule brings certainty to farmers, ranchers
Farmers and ranchers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) this week submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and [...]
Tractor sales fall, combine sales rise in June
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), ag tractor monthly sales fell in June 2022 for [...]
USDA accepts over 3.1 million acres in Grassland CRP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private [...]
Beef exports top $1 billion for the fourth month, pork recovers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. beef exports have set new volume and value records while topping $1 billion for [...]
Young Farmer & Rancher Fall Tour set for Sept. 9-11
By Julie Tomascik Editor Young producers will get a look at agriculture in the Panhandle through the 2022 Texas Farm [...]
RMA expands insurance coverage for double cropping
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reducing the economic risk of raising two crops on the same land in [...]
Ranchers make management decisions during drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Unrelenting heat and prolonged drought conditions have withered crops and reduced green pastures to crispy, [...]
Report highlights Texas Farm Bureau 2021 accomplishments
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) published its 2021 Accomplishments Report detailing successes in membership, advocacy, leader development and other program areas. [...]
Congress wants to ban sale of U.S. farmland to foreign countries
By Julie Tomascik Editor Congressional lawmakers are looking to crack down on foreign purchases of agricultural land in the U.S. [...]