Walmart opens milk processing facility in Robinson
By Julie Tomascik Editor A $350 million milk processing facility in Robinson is creating more than 400 jobs and opening new market opportunities for dairy farmers across Central Texas. The facility is Walmart’s third owned [...]
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 [...]
TAHC proposes changes to voluntary CWD program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting comments on several proposed changes to the [...]