Drought, heat take toll on Guadalupe County harvest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions and relentless heat have left Guadalupe County farmer Ray Joy Pfannstiel facing one of the toughest harvests in recent years. Pfannstiel, who grows corn, sorghum, cotton and raises [...]
Congress passes bill that would overhaul USPS
Congress passed legislation this week that would reform the funding and operation of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The Postal [...]
2022 growing season underway for Texas farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Shoots of green are emerging from the soil in the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. [...]
Supply chain complications difficult to untangle
The supply chain and shipping are major areas of concern right now for both consumers and farmers and ranchers. The [...]
Young farmers, ranchers grow through AFBF conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor A group of young farmers and ranchers returned from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Conference [...]
AFBF urges Biden to increase domestic energy production
The price Americans pay at the pump for fuel continues to climb, and energy production supply disruptions are expected to [...]
Global food prices climb to record high in February
Global food prices reached a record high in February. Increases in vegetable oil and dairy, as well as higher costs [...]
Smith County Farm Bureau hosts Food Connection event
By Julie Tomascik Editor Smith County Farm Bureau leaders once again volunteered their time at King’s Storehouse Food Bank in [...]
Texas Beef Council annual report highlights successes
Texas Beef Council (TBC) published its 2021 annual report detailing key state and national beef checkoff program results, revenues and [...]