Recent rainfall brings short-term relief as drought persists across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Steady rainfall across parts of Texas brought much-needed moisture, offering some relief as drought continues to grip much of the state. For Colin Graff, who grows hay and forage in [...]
USDA to gather data on feral swine damage to farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a Feral Swine Damage survey to measure [...]
President Biden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in mid-June. The bill was touted as [...]
TFB disappointed in House passage of special investigator act
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, which [...]
Fishing tournament raises coastal conservation awareness
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas anglers have an opportunity to win 19 boats, five trucks, four UTVs and $325,000 [...]
Drought conditions linger across Texas, U.S.
By Julie Tomascik Editor Despite rains in late May and in June, Texas farmers and ranchers are facing a dry [...]
Texas educators can apply for TFB garden grants
By Julie Tomascik Editor Small-scale gardening and large-scale farming have much in common, and Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Learning from [...]
USDA to help cover costs of transitioning to organic
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can [...]
Report shows impact of higher crop, input costs
A recent report by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University provides insights into the economic [...]