New trade deals to benefit farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The United States recently announced a series of new trade deals that promise to expand opportunities for American agriculture and strengthen economic ties with global partners. “Trade is essential to [...]
USDA feedlot study underway across the nation
A nationwide survey is underway to get a snapshot of current feedlot cattle health management practices. The U.S. Department of [...]
White-Reinhardt mini-grants available to increase ag literacy
By Julie Tomascik Editor Increasing agricultural literacy and awareness in schools and communities is important to grow informed consumers, and [...]
Ag credit survey signals strong farm finance recovery
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Major portions of American agriculture showed significant improvement in farm income and agricultural credit conditions [...]
Dicamba buffers increase for 2021 growing season
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved or extended registration on three dicamba products [...]
Budget hearings continue in Texas Legislature
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Budget hearings for several agriculture-related state agencies, including the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and [...]
Farmers, ranchers need more tools to stop feral hogs
By Julie Tomascik Editor The feral hog population is expanding at an alarming rate in the Lone Star State, leaving [...]
Farmers, ranchers need help to recover from Winter Storm Uri
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas agriculture suffered devastating losses from Winter Storm Uri in mid-February, and farmers and ranchers need [...]
Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet set for April 26-28
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will offer students an opportunity to develop problem-solving and public speaking skills [...]