Poured to last: Concrete troughs built by ranchers, for ranchers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor You could say the foundation was set in concrete. What started as a weekend side hustle for Larry and Paula Cox in Mount Pleasant has grown into a solid [...]
AFBF accepting Ag Innovation Challenge applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation [...]
Biden asks Congress to increase USDA budget for FY2022
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor President Joe Biden’s recent fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request included a boost to the [...]
Innovation, climate influence crop insurance
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Crop insurance changes throughout the years reflect a variety of influences from agricultural innovations, the [...]
Study shows manure improves pasture soil health
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Researchers found that soil in semi-arid regions like the Texas Southern High Plains can be [...]
Brush piles can be beneficial for wildlife
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When clearing brush from land, allowing small brush piles to remain in place for a [...]
Farm Bureau hosts 2021 County Leader Week
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation is hosting County Leader Week April 19-23 to strengthen the [...]
Ag Foundation announces new educator grants
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture announced educator resource grants honoring the work of long-time AFBF staff member and [...]
USDA announces specialty crop grants, fruit and vegetable incentives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of more than $330 million to help farmers, ranchers and organizations in [...]