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 the next farm bill, Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening told a Congressional subcommittee this [...]
Dairy book named Farm Bureau’s ‘Book of the Year’
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 14th Book of the Year Award to Viola Butler for Tales [...]
Ag education seniors can apply for student teaching scholarships
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students pursuing a degree in Agricultural Education and preparing to student teach off campus can [...]
TWDB seeks applicants for ag water conservation grants
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is once again accepting applications for the Agricultural Water [...]
Some Texas lands may qualify for wildlife valuation
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Landowners who properly manage wildlife might be able to receive some tax benefits through wildlife [...]
Conaway receives AFBF’s Distinguished Service Award
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) presented its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to former U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway [...]
Purple Plow H2 Grow Challenge now underway
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture (AFBFA) recently released details for the Spring 2021 [...]
NRCS sets February deadline for EQIP funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has established a second funding application deadline of [...]
Farm economy outlook improving in 2021
The new year is bringing some optimism for the farm economy, thanks to multiple factors. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) [...]