Biofuel production could boost farm economy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers continue to face growing financial strain as rising input costs, volatile markets and global competition tighten margins. Biofuels, however, could play a central role in strengthening the [...]
USDA proposes updates to Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and [...]
Milk from Volleman’s dairy provides a taste of home
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor For the Volleman family, dairy farming is a way of life. As far back as [...]
USDA announces CRP general, grasslands signup deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) set July 23, 2021, as the deadline for farmers, ranchers and landowners to apply [...]
More pandemic aid to farmers, businesses through USDA
Additional aid to farmers, ranchers and businesses as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Pandemic Assistance for Producers [...]
Students farm from school with Texas farmers
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor This spring, young students across Texas visited farms and ranches from their classrooms and homes, [...]
USDA issues payments for 2018, 2019 natural disasters
More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks starting June 15 for farmers and [...]
Broadband legislation would help bridge digital gap
Two bills introduced this spring would help improve access to broadband in rural America. Farm Bureau supports both the Eliminating [...]
Conservation practices earn landowners top honors
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Six ranches and a cooperative are being recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]