Farmer losses projected to increase
Several years of high inflation and low commodity prices, coupled with volatile production costs, are continuing to squeeze farmers financially. These forces are projected to hit farmers with $32 billion in losses for the major [...]
USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2026 enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General [...]
Applications open for ag water conservation grants
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Applications for the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) 2026 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants are open [...]
USDA gearing up for next Census of Agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas farmers and ranchers will soon receive a survey in the mail from the U.S. [...]
EPA clarifies Clean Air Act to support farmers’ equipment repairs
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air [...]
TFB’s Socks for a Cause campaign raises funds for national group
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Socks for a Cause campaign raised $3,120 to support the [...]
FDA outlines 2026 food safety and nutrition priorities
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined food regulation priorities for 2026 that would change [...]
EPA reapproves dicamba for cotton, soybeans with new protections
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved the herbicide dicamba for over-the-top (OTT) applications on genetically [...]
Weather uncertainty, global markets shape 2026 planting outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas row crop farmers are heading into planting season navigating early weather uncertainty, shifting price [...]