Tight margins force Matagorda County farmer into survival mode
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Richard Beyer, every decision on his Matagorda County farm now comes down to one question: Can he afford it? Shrinking margins, volatile markets and rising input costs have pushed [...]
Four Texans appointed to serve on Cattlemen’s Beef Board
Julie Tomascik Editor Four Texans are among the 35 members set to serve new terms on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion [...]
Carbon credit brokers contacting Texas farmers, landowners
In the past year, private investment in removing and capturing carbon from the atmosphere has grown exponentially. However, there are [...]
Disease, wildlife conservation focus of March 3 webinar
A webinar set for March 3 will focus on disease and wildlife conservation. It’s the next webinar in the monthly Texas [...]
USDA predicts another record year of ag exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts another record year of U.S. agricultural exports. USDA released its export forecast this [...]
USDA grants to help strengthen food supply chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support [...]
New tool allows ranchers to report anticompetitive practices
Farmers and ranchers now have a new online tool to report anticompetitive practices. The new farmerfairness.gov portal developed jointly by [...]
TFB leaders serve on AFBF Issues Advisory Committees
Legislative, regulatory and legal representation are keys for strengthening agricultural awareness and perspectives on state and national issues. Participating on [...]
TFB Presidents’ Conference focuses on team building
By Julie Tomascik Editor Being passionate, building a strong team and equipping leaders with information were on the agenda for [...]