USDA issues final 2023, 2024 livestock relief payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments for losses ranchers faced in 2023 and 2024 due to drought, flooding and wildfire. The agency has issued [...]
TFB offers new health care coverage options to members
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members have the opportunity to find more affordable health care options for [...]
Drought impacting deer antler quality, body weight
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The drought is taking its toll on white-tailed deer across much of Texas. According to [...]
Texas Supreme Court rules in Hlavinka eminent domain case
By Julie Tomascik Editor In late May, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in the eminent domain case Hlavinka [...]
West Texas crops suffering from prolonged drought
By Tom NicoletteSenior Network ProducerTriple digit temperatures and prolonged drought conditions are taking a toll on crops and livestock across [...]
USDA drought assistance available to Texas ranchers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought-impacted ranchers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance [...]
Drought forcing liquidation of Texas cow herd
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager Long lines at Texas livestock auctions made national news recently, as ranchers liquidate [...]
ITC rules against tariffs on UAN fertilizer imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission this week unanimously voted to reject anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of urea ammonium [...]
Texas cantaloupe grower continues sweet family legacy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas cantaloupe is a staple for hot summer months, and this season brings a good [...]