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 through March 18. Up to $1.5 million in grant funding is available for agricultural water [...]
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 [...]