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 semester session of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. The virtual field trip [...]
Ag groups call for year-round sales of lower-cost E15 fuel
A coalition of more than 70 biofuel groups and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow [...]
Farm bill, ag labor among ag committee top priorities
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Leaders from the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees remain committed to finishing work on [...]
USDA seeking comments on foreign farmland reporting standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on potential changes to how foreign ownership of agricultural land [...]
Cross-laminated timber offers new opportunities for Texas forestry
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an emerging building material that could open new opportunities for Texas’ [...]
Proposed WOTUS rule brings certainty to farmers, ranchers
Farmers and ranchers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The American [...]
Disaster, dairy, on-farm storage program signups underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Disaster relief is available for U.S. farmers and ranchers who suffered losses in 2023 and [...]
Benavidez to serve as USDA chief economist
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texan was appointed to serve as chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
TFB scholarship open for rural veterinary students
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas ranchers depend on veterinarians who understand the demands of animal care and rural practice. [...]