Members discuss Texas Farm Bureau policy for 2026
By Julie Tomascik Editor Water, the New World screwworm, emissions standards and crop protection tools were among the topics discussed at Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) policy development meetings across the state this fall. These [...]
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 [...]