Drought conditions persist across most of Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions continue to expand across Texas, with warm temperatures and limited rainfall in the forecast. The latest Water Weekly drought map from the Texas Water Development Board showed [...]
American Lamb Board launches outdoor cooking contest
One year since the pandemic began, the great outdoors and grilling seem to be attracting people across the country. To [...]
Students learn from farmers through TFB program
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor This spring, young students across Texas are getting a first-hand look at farming and ranching [...]
USDA inspecting citrus trees in Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Fruit trees in residential yards and commercial properties in Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Willacy and Zapata [...]
Eliminating stepped-up basis could harm farms, jobs
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition recently released a study showing the damaging [...]
Gray-Roberts CFB donates to Medical Center League House
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Like many rural Texans, residents of Gray and Roberts counties must drive about an hour [...]
USDA Dairy Donation Program coming soon
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released advanced notice of minimum provisions to be included [...]
Washington CFB helps community organizations
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Washington County Farm Bureau (CFB) recently made donations to three local organizations, using the Texas [...]
Emergency supplies sales tax holiday set for April 24-26
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Recent severe weather events and the increased threat of severe storms in spring have many [...]