Spring planting brings challenges, opportunities for farmers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Despite what the groundhog predicted, spring conditions have arrived in Texas, and farmers like Bob Reed in Matagorda County are hard at work. For Reed, who grows corn and [...]
Keep livestock water troughs clean this summer
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor During this time of year, water troughs are ideal breeding grounds for algae, thanks to [...]
Kissing bug population spikes in Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The brown and yellow-striped insects called kissing bugs may have a funny name, but the [...]
Texas Farm Bureau launches Ag Inquiry Science Fair
By Julie Tomascik Editor To help fifth-grade students explore agriculture and better understand the science involved in farming and ranching, [...]
Non-GMO, herbicide-tolerant sorghum available
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Advanta Seeds U.S. has released a first-of-its-kind sorghum technology that is non-GMO, yet herbicide-tolerant, providing [...]
Fly control important for livestock health
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor External parasites aren’t just an annoyance to livestock. The extra energy expended by constant head-tossing, [...]
Additional round of coronavirus aid expected
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Agricultural organizations say additional assistance for farmers and ranchers reeling from the economic effects of [...]
Hurricane Hanna disrupts harvest across RGV
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In late July, tropical storm Hanna developed into a Category 1 hurricane, lashing the Texas [...]
Webinar covers legislative, economic issues related to COVID-19
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In a webinar hosted by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), attendees heard from Texas Comptroller Glenn [...]