USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2026 enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Continuous CRP enrollment runs from Feb. 12 through March 20. General [...]
NOAA predicts above-average hurricane season
Hurricane activity this year is predicted to be above-average, according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). [...]
Leafy greens grow at Central Texas hydroponics farm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rows and rows of leafy greens, of all sizes and select varieties, span across the greenhouses [...]
New trade data shows U.S. ag exports higher in 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau this week released first quarter 2022 trade data. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation senior economist, [...]
Apply for TWDB’s 2022 Texas Rain Catcher Award
Water conservation remains at the forefront for the Lone Star State, especially for those in agriculture. To promote water conservation [...]
Angler assistance sought for flounder survey
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter In an effort to better understand what’s causing Southern Flounder population declines, the Center for [...]
AFBF talks shipping reform, supply chain issues with Biden
This week, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall spoke with President Biden to discuss several challenges farmers and [...]
Elbel receives TFB’s $20,000 True Scholar Award
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texas A&M University student with a passion for agriculture received Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) most [...]
Labor remains a concern for farmers, ranchers
American farmers and ranchers continue to struggle with finding enough workers for their operations. New data confirms the serious shortage [...]