Livestock prices push farm income forecast higher
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its forecast for 2025 net farm income on higher livestock receipts and increased direct government payments offsetting increased production costs. USDA’s Economic [...]
Texas Parks and Wildlife approves CWD zone expansions
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In response to a recent surge in identified cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among [...]
Deadline for PRF, apiculture insurance programs is Dec. 1
Farmers and ranchers now have until Dec. 1 to make coverage decisions and complete reporting activities for the Pasture, Rangeland, [...]
Trump-era waters rule vacated by federal judge
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), a Trump-era replacement to the Waters of the [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2021 Clover Cash grant recipients
By Julie Tomascik Editor Engaging students and the community in activities to increase agricultural literacy and awareness is part of [...]
Stay safe from salmonella in backyard poultry
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When collecting eggs from the backyard chicken coop, make sure they don’t come with a [...]
Several new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A total of 666 pieces of legislation passed during the 87th Texas Legislature regular session [...]
Grants available to increase ag literacy in Texas schools
Teachers and county Farm Bureaus can grow agricultural literacy in schools and communities with the help of several grants. “Increasing [...]
TFB outreach, display at annual Beef Cattle Short Course
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) had a presence at the annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course [...]