Farmers ask for help to survive economic challenges
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are [...]
Winter Storm Uri devastates Texas crops, livestock
By Julie Tomascik and Jennifer Whitlock In February, extreme cold weather devastated agriculture in the Lone Star State. The winter [...]
Texas Farm Bureau launches Student Success Series
To help students put together the pieces of the leadership puzzle, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched three new summer programs [...]
FCC boots up broadband data task force
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A new agency task force to implement “long-overdue” improvements to agency broadband data and mapping [...]
Chronic Wasting Disease found in Lubbock-area deer
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter State wildlife and animal health officials are working to protect Texas deer while also trying [...]
Cattle Market Transparency Act reintroduced for 2021
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Ranchers and other members of the beef supply chain have long expressed the need for [...]
Vilsack says Canada, Mexico should honor USMCA pledges
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently said one of his top priorities as secretary [...]
USDA extends Quality Loss Adjustment program applications
The deadline to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program was extended to April 9. The U.S. Department of [...]
Texas cattle inventory up, U.S. numbers down
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cattle inventory report shows the Texas cattle herd [...]