Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to an even greater threat. Feral hogs, with a population that continues to explode across the [...]
Texas educators can apply for TFB garden grants
By Julie Tomascik Editor Small-scale gardening and large-scale farming have much in common, and Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Learning from [...]
USDA to help cover costs of transitioning to organic
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can [...]
Report shows impact of higher crop, input costs
A recent report by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University provides insights into the economic [...]
Nominate educators for TFB’s outstanding teacher award
By Julie Tomascik Editor Planting seeds of knowledge about agriculture can earn teachers recognition from the state’s largest farm and [...]
NOAA predicts above-average hurricane season
Hurricane activity this year is predicted to be above-average, according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). [...]
Leafy greens grow at Central Texas hydroponics farm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rows and rows of leafy greens, of all sizes and select varieties, span across the greenhouses [...]
New trade data shows U.S. ag exports higher in 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau this week released first quarter 2022 trade data. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation senior economist, [...]
Apply for TWDB’s 2022 Texas Rain Catcher Award
Water conservation remains at the forefront for the Lone Star State, especially for those in agriculture. To promote water conservation [...]