Texas ranchers weather winter storm
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist It wasn’t as severe as Winter Storm Uri, but this year’s cold blast still brought challenges for Texas farmers and ranchers. Below-freezing temperatures lingered for multiple days, creating difficult conditions [...]
Texas needs to strengthen its ‘right to farm’ law
By Julie Tomascik Editor As Texas grows increasingly urban, the state’s “right to farm” statute needs to be strengthened, according [...]
Fourth of July celebrations spark concerns of wildfires
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Fourth of July brings celebrations and fireworks, but those could spark disaster due to [...]
High fuel prices squeeze farmers and ranchers
Rising fuel prices are putting growing pressure on farmers and ranchers as they grapple with increased costs of growing food [...]
Farm visit grows ag knowledge for legislative staff
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas legislative staff traded their suits and ties for boots and jeans for a trip to [...]
Texas students can ‘Farm From School’ with TFB in fall 2022
By Julie Tomascik Editor This fall, young students across Texas can once again virtually visit farms and ranches right from [...]
TAHC proposes changes to voluntary CWD program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting comments on several proposed changes to the [...]
USDA launches ‘Protect Our Pigs’ campaign
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced new efforts to help prevent [...]
Ag groups urge SEC to amend proposed climate rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation warned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about the consequences to rural America of the [...]