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 year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol. Year-round E15 [...]
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 [...]
Supreme Court orders ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy be reinstated
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order on Aug. 24 that requires the Biden administration [...]
Nominate educators for TFB’s outstanding teacher award
By Julie Tomascik Editor Teachers’ efforts to plant seeds of knowledge about agriculture can earn them recognition from the state’s [...]
TFB invests in FFA, 4-H youth through summer programs
Throughout the summer, Texas Farm Bureau staff helped Texas 4-H and Texas FFA members expand their agricultural advocacy skills through [...]
Animal ag groups launch Protein PACT
Twelve organizations representing farmers and companies who make the vast majority of America’s meat, poultry and dairy, as well as [...]
USDA updates CFAP 2 for contract producers, specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of [...]
Cattle are part of agriculture’s sustainability story
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Proper grazing management of cattle and other ruminants may help reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint, according [...]