Drought, wind and low prices challenge West Texas cotton farmer
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cotton farmer Josh Tunnell of Lenorah is hoping for rain and relief from years of unrelenting drought. This season, Tunnell planted 1,300 acres of cotton, but his crop is already [...]
Texas summer forage, range outlook good
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers across the state are expecting much-improved range and forage conditions this summer [...]
Successful state legislative session for TFB, ag
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Texas lawmakers approved several bills during the 87th legislative session that will impact farmers, ranchers [...]
Senate passes Growing Climate Solutions Act
The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The act has 55 [...]
Grandin, beef experts to speak at Texas conference
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter World-renowned educator and animal behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin is coming to Texas in July. [...]
TFB summer conference covers carbon markets, ag trends
By Julie Tomascik Editor Climate, the meat packing industry and trade were among the topics highlighted during the Texas Farm [...]
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing on cattle markets
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently held a hearing on examining [...]
USDA conducting swine survey in Texas
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey is underway to take an in-depth look at swine operations. The aim is [...]
Farmers, ranchers impacted by border crisis share stories online
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers who live and work near the southern border say the recent surge [...]