Farmers caught in perfect storm of economic challenges
Farmers, particularly those growing grain crops, are struggling economically due to a number of key challenges. Sam Kieffer, vice president of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), said this is a rare intersection [...]
Elbel wins TFB Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor Issues facing farmers and ranchers were the focus of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Virtual Collegiate Discussion [...]
Randall CFB helps hungry kids, families through donations
When Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the Helping Hands co-op contribution program, the Randall County Farm Bureau (CFB) board of [...]
Farm From School brings Texas forestry to classrooms
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor East Texas students are getting a first-hand look at timber production through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Hale CFB lends ‘helping hand’ to Snack Pak 4 Kids
By Julie Tomascik Editor Hale County Farm Bureau recently donated $2,250 to Snack Pack 4 Kids in Planview with the [...]
American Lamb Board launches outdoor cooking contest
One year since the pandemic began, the great outdoors and grilling seem to be attracting people across the country. To [...]
Students learn from farmers through TFB program
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor This spring, young students across Texas are getting a first-hand look at farming and ranching [...]
USDA inspecting citrus trees in Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Fruit trees in residential yards and commercial properties in Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Willacy and Zapata [...]
Eliminating stepped-up basis could harm farms, jobs
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition recently released a study showing the damaging [...]