Grain buyer files for bankruptcy, leaving some Texas farmers without payment
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hansen-Mueller Co., a grain company based in Omaha, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving some Texas farmers without payment. The company listed between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors and estimated both [...]
Eliminating stepped-up basis could end family farms
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Tax proposals announced by the Biden administration would repeal the stepped-up basis, increase the capital [...]
Rain brings relief to parched Hill Country ranch
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Many Hill Country ranchers like Cody Kneupper are welcoming the recent rains. Just north of [...]
Rainfall affects fly control, hay market for ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rainfall is important for crop and livestock production, but the amounts falling in May and early [...]
Groups continue call for transparency in cattle markets
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Cattle ranchers frustrated with an ongoing lack of transparency in U.S. beef cattle markets are [...]
Wet weather impacts corn, wheat in North Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Texas weather remains one of the top stories in 2021. First it was too dry, [...]
TFB members get discounts on American, Texas flags
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new member benefit is available to help Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members showcase their pride [...]
Americans say summer cookouts must include hot dogs
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Most Americans say summer cookouts are not complete without the sizzle of hot dogs hitting [...]
USDA predicts record-breaking farm exports in 2021
Fiscal year (FY) 2021 is expected to be a good year for U.S. farm exports, according to the U.S. Department [...]