Hunter, landowner awareness can help screwworm early detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters and landowners are being asked to stay alert for signs of New World screwworm as hunting season gets underway. Although the pest has not yet been detected [...]
Farmers to plant 12 million acres of cotton in 2022
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cotton is expected to see an increase in planted acres in 2022, according to a survey [...]
Ag dedicated to sustainability, protecting environment
Farmers and ranchers are dedicated to protecting the natural resources on their land. American agriculture seeks to get the most [...]
U.S. hemp crop valued at $824 million in 2021
The value of the U.S. industrial hemp crop in 2021 was $824 million, the National Agricultural Statistics Service said in [...]
Funds available for ag infrastructure repairs along southern border
By Julie Tomascik Editor Financial assistance is available to Texas farmers and ranchers along the U.S-Mexico border who are currently [...]
TFB to host Collegiate Discussion Meet April 1-2, College Station
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will once again offer college students an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills [...]
Enroll in ARC, PLC safety net programs by March 15
Farmers who have not yet enrolled in the safety net programs—Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)—for the [...]
USDA funds $3 million for Texas ag, natural resources projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating more than $3 million to Texas as part of its effort to [...]
Educator resource grant application open through Feb. 28
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers have the opportunity to receive free educational resource materials from the American Farm Bureau [...]