Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment for 2026 opens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced expanded enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The DMC program provides dairy farmers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. The [...]
Brush piles can be beneficial for wildlife
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When clearing brush from land, allowing small brush piles to remain in place for a [...]
Farm Bureau hosts 2021 County Leader Week
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation is hosting County Leader Week April 19-23 to strengthen the [...]
Ag Foundation announces new educator grants
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture announced educator resource grants honoring the work of long-time AFBF staff member and [...]
USDA announces specialty crop grants, fruit and vegetable incentives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of more than $330 million to help farmers, ranchers and organizations in [...]
Groundwater bill passes Texas Senate, heads to House
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A bill strengthening groundwater rights is headed to the Texas House for consideration after being [...]
Video helps farmers, ranchers create emergency action plan
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A new video aims to help farmers and ranchers prepare an emergency action plan for [...]
Managed Lands Deer Program enrollment now open
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Enrollment for the 2021-22 hunting season is now open for the Texas Parks & Wildlife [...]
U.S. food, agriculture sectors feed the national economy
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A new report shows just how vital the U.S. food and agriculture sectors are to [...]