AgLead XVI tours Peru to conclude two-year learning experience
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Members of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XVI class traveled to Peru in August to wrap up the two-year leadership development program. While in Peru, AgLead members connected and [...]
Texas peach crop off to a good start for 2021
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Although February’s winter storm had Texas peach farmers concerned, both the quality and quantity of [...]
China behind on phase one commitments, but closing the gap
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released new data for the first four months of 2021 regarding trade with China. That [...]
Argentina temporarily bans beef exports
Argentina recently implemented a 30-day ban on beef exports. The ban is not uncommon for Argentina, which often uses agriculture [...]
Eminent domain reform passes Texas Legislature
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Private property rights advocates are celebrating a key victory after HB 2730 passed the Texas [...]
Feral hog bait could be studied by two Texas agencies
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A rider in the FY 2022- 23 state budget will allow Texas A&M AgriLife Extension [...]
The root of the matter: Drought tolerance in plants
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The roots of plants may hold the key to improving drought tolerance, according to researchers [...]
U.S. sorghum set for record-breaking crop
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor U.S. sorghum appears set to bring in the most valuable sorghum crop in history this [...]
Severe weather damages crops, helps drought-impacted areas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor What a ride Texas weather has taken us on so far in 2021, and it’s [...]