West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. “Agriculture is a major economic [...]
Texas Farm Bureau awards 2022 student teaching scholarships
By Julie Tomascik Editor Four college students majoring in agricultural education received the Spring 2022 Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship [...]
Ag groups reaffirm glyphosate safety, benefits
Groups representing agricultural growers, retailers, landscaping, and golf course professionals responded with strong support for continued access to glyphosate following [...]
Scholarship applications open for Texas Farm Bureau members
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues to invest in youth, devoting large amounts of money and time [...]
Grow ag literacy in the classroom with this free TFB program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers have more opportunities to grow agricultural literacy in the classroom with help from Texas [...]
Ranchers should prepare now for 2023 animal antibiotic guidelines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new antibiotic guidance pertaining to animal drugs containing medically-important antimicrobials for use [...]
USDA expands conservation program opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced several new and expanded opportunities for climate smart [...]
Farmers, ranchers adapt businesses during COVID-19
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In January 2020, reports of a mysterious deadly disease began making international headlines. By March, [...]
Foundation for Agriculture publishes accurate ag book
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 15th “Book of the Year” award to author Kiki Thorpe for [...]