Ranchers keep working through winter storm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Winter Storm Fern swept across Texas over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures, snow, sleet and ice that blanketed fields, pastures and roadways. The harsh weather has lingered into the week, but [...]
USDA announces CRP general, grasslands signup deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) set July 23, 2021, as the deadline for farmers, ranchers and landowners to apply [...]
More pandemic aid to farmers, businesses through USDA
Additional aid to farmers, ranchers and businesses as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Pandemic Assistance for Producers [...]
Students farm from school with Texas farmers
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor This spring, young students across Texas visited farms and ranches from their classrooms and homes, [...]
USDA issues payments for 2018, 2019 natural disasters
More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks starting June 15 for farmers and [...]
Broadband legislation would help bridge digital gap
Two bills introduced this spring would help improve access to broadband in rural America. Farm Bureau supports both the Eliminating [...]
Conservation practices earn landowners top honors
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Six ranches and a cooperative are being recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
New cattle market bill introduced in U.S. House
Recently introduced legislation would create greater price discovery and transparency within the cattle market, while giving producers more tools and [...]
Farmers, ranchers share tax concerns with Brady
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers from across Texas’ 8th Congressional District recently shared concerns on the Biden [...]