Abbott issues disaster declaration over screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Thursday as New World screwworm infestations in Mexico move closer to the Texas border, posing a significant threat to Texas agriculture and wildlife. The [...]
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 [...]