TFB leaders testify at interim hearing on screwworm, rice delphacid
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers shared concerns about two invasive pests threatening livestock and rice during a Texas House Agriculture & Livestock Committee interim hearing in El Campo on Oct. 6. Texas [...]
EPA evaluating water rule, definition again
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Last month, federal officials announced plans to revise the definition of the “Waters of the [...]
Right-to-repair executive order urges competition among agribusinesses
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers should have the right to repair their own equipment without having to [...]
Industrial hemp production struggles in Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Despite initial predictions, industrial hemp has yet to become a profitable option for the majority [...]
USDA pandemic assistance for livestock losses
Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance [...]
USDA provides more flexibility on cover crops
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a change to prevented-planting [...]
USDA announces $500 million to expand meat processing capacity
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $500 million investment to expand beef, pork [...]
TFB launches webpage on climate issues, resources
By Julie Tomascik Editor To help farmers, ranchers and landowners navigate information related to agricultural sustainability, climate issues and carbon [...]
Contraceptive available in Texas to help control wild pigs
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new hog contraceptive is available in Texas to help control the growth of the feral [...]