De La Cruz requests aid for farmers affected by water treaty
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas is calling on House leadership to include $280 million in emergency assistance for South Texas farmers in an upcoming appropriations bill. “South [...]
Hurricane season expected to be busy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The 2024 hurricane season, which began June 1, is expected to be one of the [...]
TFB garden grants available to public, private, homeschool classrooms
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Educators can cultivate a lifelong interest for agriculture in students by utilizing garden grants offered [...]
USDA, FarmRaise launch new ELAP decision tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with FarmRaise, launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees [...]
Students develop skills, connect with community leaders through Engage event
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A look at the free enterprise system, engaging with community leaders in agriculture, developing [...]
TFB offers new member benefit for H-2A program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Finding enough workers is one of the biggest challenges Texas farmers and ranchers face each year, [...]
FSA opens applications for Grassland CRP signup
Farmers, ranchers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) through the U.S. [...]
USDA proposes poultry rule under Packers and Stockyards Act
Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), poultry farmers would be guaranteed a base price [...]
Texas rural land sales continue, but slow
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Demand for Texas rural land continues as the state’s population grows and families and individuals [...]