Aparicio brothers chart new waters with oyster farming in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Boats line the harbor in Matagorda Bay where brothers David and Jacob Aparicio—like generations along the Gulf before them—are making their living from the water. Only this time, it’s [...]
USDA issued $557.5 million in ERP payments to Texas farmers
Farmers nationwide have already received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP), representing nearly 67% of the [...]
Lone Star State wheat harvest is mostly complete
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager Texas wheat harvest is winding down, putting an end to a year that [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although school may be out, class was in for nearly 50 teachers who attended Texas Farm [...]
Texas needs to strengthen its ‘right to farm’ law
By Julie Tomascik Editor As Texas grows increasingly urban, the state’s “right to farm” statute needs to be strengthened, according [...]
Fourth of July celebrations spark concerns of wildfires
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Fourth of July brings celebrations and fireworks, but those could spark disaster due to [...]
High fuel prices squeeze farmers and ranchers
Rising fuel prices are putting growing pressure on farmers and ranchers as they grapple with increased costs of growing food [...]
Farm visit grows ag knowledge for legislative staff
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas legislative staff traded their suits and ties for boots and jeans for a trip to [...]
Texas students can ‘Farm From School’ with TFB in fall 2022
By Julie Tomascik Editor This fall, young students across Texas can once again virtually visit farms and ranches right from [...]