Schlimgen competes in AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Aubrey Schlimgen represented Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Collegiate Discussion Meet and advanced to the Sweet 16 round in the national competition. Schlimgen, [...]
Deadline nears to enter Banded Bird Challenge
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas dove hunters have just a few days left to sign up for an opportunity [...]
Central Texas corn yields, quality down due to drought
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Central Texas corn yields and quality are down. Farmers completed harvesting a crop hit [...]
Texas peanut farmers feel effects from prolonged drought
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistDrought continues to show its impact on Texas crops, and peanuts are no exception.The intense, dry summer [...]
Dove populations slightly behind average, hunter chances good
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite the drought’s grip on most of the state, hunters should have plenty of opportunities [...]
Texas ranchers remain hopeful for rains during drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite some rainfall across the state this week, drought remains an issue for farmers and [...]
USDA mailing pre-filled applications for 2020, 2021 disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by [...]
TFB launches farm labor resources, information webpage
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistTexas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a webpage to help make farmers and ranchers aware of programs designed [...]
New survey shows drought’s extent across Western U.S.
Persistent drought continues to hammer farmers and ranchers in Western, Central and Southern Plains states, with far-reaching implications for not [...]