USDA announces expanded cotton support
By Julie Tomascik Editor New crop insurance options and trade opportunities for American cotton growers were announced Oct. 16 by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a visit to Giesenschlag Farms in Caldwell. The [...]
Farm bill passes U.S. House, awaits action in U.S. Senate
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry are expected to [...]
Mountain lion harvest reporting proposal withdrawn
By Julie Tomascik Editor A proposal that would have required mandatory mountain lion harvest reporting in Texas was withdrawn from [...]
Ellis joins TFB Communications team as summer intern
The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Communications division welcomes Keona Ellis of Bandera County as the 2026 summer intern. Ellis [...]
USDA to notify landowners of expanded base acre eligibility
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year, farmers across the nation have the opportunity to add farm bill safety net [...]
Growing deer populations impact Texas crops
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Deer populations continue to grow across Texas, and some are helping themselves to farmers’ [...]
USDA expands livestock insurance options
Livestock and dairy farmers will see updates to several insurance programs available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) beginning [...]
Farm From School gives 6-12 students inside look at forestry
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas students in grades 6-12 learned about forestry and lumber production during the final spring [...]
Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients named
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Three college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student [...]