TFB leaders talk with Congress, Trump admin about farm economy
By Julie Tomascik Editor Concerns over trade uncertainty, a worsening farm economy and the threat of the New World screwworm dominated discussions in Washington, D.C., this week as Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) leaders met [...]
TFB president urges Congress to fund, enhance voluntary conservation programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Voluntary conservation practices help farmers and ranchers better steward the land and should remain in [...]
Senate Ag Committee passes whole milk legislation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bill that would expand students’ milk options at school has cleared a key hurdle. [...]
Failure to extend tax cuts could cost farmers billions
If Congress fails to extend current tax provisions, America’s farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay $9 billion more [...]
Texas pasture, rangeland conditions continue to vary
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas pastures and rangelands continue to show a mixed bag of conditions, according to the [...]
FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing [...]
USDA announces $1 billion in relief funds for livestock producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected [...]
Southeast Texas farmer hauls in another crawfish season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Before the boil and before the steam and spice, there’s the work—mud, bait and [...]
USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across [...]