Texas farmers press for farm bill on Capitol Hill
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers took to Capitol Hill last week to urge lawmakers to pass a long-overdue farm bill and address other agricultural challenges. The group met with congressional lawmakers [...]
NCBA, USDA to host Asian longhorned tick webinar
The National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are hosting a free, two-day webinar symposium [...]
Mobile app aims to connect Americans to agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is developing a mobile app called American Farm Trail [...]
Former Dallas Cowboy quarterback shares beef recipes
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistFormer Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo has been the face of grilling this summer.Romo is partnering with [...]
Commercial truck size, weight limits temporarily suspended
Vehicle size and weight requirements are suspended for operators of commercial vehicles to travel in and through the Lone Star [...]
Drought, heat take toll on Texas crops, livestock
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistExtreme drought and relentless heat have taken a toll on Texas crops.For Russell Boening, harvest on his [...]
AgLead participants tour West Coast agriculture, businesses
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s AgLead XV class toured the West Coast on a four-day trip and [...]
Teachers get hands-on ag experiences to bring to students
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Workshops held this summer helped Texas teachers broaden their knowledge of agriculture and how [...]
Deadline for Emergency Relief Program applications extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled [...]