Long Range Beef Plan lays roadmap for industry success
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new five-year plan was released in July to guide the beef sector through 2030, focusing on sustainability, innovation and long-term viability in a rapidly evolving marketplace. The Beef Industry [...]
Eminent domain, rural connectivity focus of TFB virtual conference
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers gathered around their computer screens to hear from Texas legislative leaders [...]
Industry groups eye hemp checkoff program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Since growing hemp was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, many farmers have been eager [...]
Cold weather shouldn’t damage Coastal Bend corn
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas weather is often unpredictable, and an extreme cold snap this week expected to engulf [...]
Apply for Paycheck Protection Program by March 31
The latest COVID-19 relief package announced late last year included updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The improvements to [...]
U.S. Senate Ag Committee gains five new members
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry gained five new members in the 117th Congress. The new members [...]
Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement may impact U.S. ag
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Now that President Joe Biden has rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, Democratic members of the [...]
Chefs, ranchers partner for latest beef promotion
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Beef’s journey from the pasture to restaurant plate involves care and attention to detail from [...]
Farming under Biden administration, new 117th Congress
By Julie Tomascik Editor It’s a new year, a new Congress and a new administration. Each of those brings challenges [...]