Jumpstart, Activate programs encourage student growth
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over 200 eighth and ninth grade students developed leadership skills and became more familiar with Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) through the Jumpstart and Activate programs. The two programs are a [...]
Growers face staggering losses to greenhouse, nursery sector
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor February’s winter storms set back many sectors of Texas agriculture, but one area that was [...]
Equine herpes virus confirmed in North Texas horse
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In late March, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed a case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy [...]
Texans could see severe weather in April, May
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Gusty winds blew spring weather across Texas in March, but April and May could bring [...]
Q&A with Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan
Representative Dade Phelan (Beaumont) is the 76th Speaker of the Texas House and is currently serving his fourth term as [...]
Agribusiness, U.S. dairy roll out sustainability framework
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Thanks to dairy farmers’ dedication and technological advancements, dairy farming is already more sustainable than [...]
Celebrate National Agronomy Week April 5-9
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Agronomists and other agronomic professionals play a key role in supporting farmer success in the [...]
Bill aims to reform ELD regulations for ag haulers
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A bill up for reconsideration in the U.S. Senate seeks to reform hours of service [...]
Redfish farmers, industry suffer losses after freeze, COVID-19
By Julie Tomascik Editor A strong business plan, a leap of faith and a background in raising fish couldn’t prepare [...]