Collin County farmer hosts congressman to discuss agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers and ranchers across Texas are using the August recess to meet with their Congressional lawmakers and share concerns about issues impacting agriculture. In Collin County, David McMahan, a corn [...]
Enroll in ARC, PLC safety net programs by March 15
Farmers who have not yet enrolled in the safety net programs—Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)—for the [...]
USDA funds $3 million for Texas ag, natural resources projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating more than $3 million to Texas as part of its effort to [...]
Educator resource grant application open through Feb. 28
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers have the opportunity to receive free educational resource materials from the American Farm Bureau [...]
Bayer warns glyphosate supply could be disrupted
Bayer AG may not be able to fill some glyphosate contracts this spring due to a supplier’s manufacturing problem. The [...]
TFB asks EPA to withdraw proposed WOTUS rule
The state’s largest farm and ranch organization submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the agency’s plan [...]
USDA announces new round of cover crop payments
Farmers and ranchers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. [...]
Chicken wings, food prices increase ahead of big game
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor That snack spread for Sunday's big game will be more costly this year as inflation [...]
Workshop to show teachers how farmers use science, drones
Texas high school science teachers will learn the science behind drone technology and its role in agriculture through a new [...]