AFBF expands Farm State of Mind mental health initiative
The American Farm Bureau Federation is expanding the reach of its landmark Farm State of Mind initiative to a broader coalition of food and farming sector partners by joining forces with the Farm Family Wellness [...]
Poultry significantly impacts U.S., Texas economy
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A coalition of U.S. poultry organizations released an updated economic impact study highlighting the positive [...]
Runnels County couple to serve on AFBF YF&R Committee
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently made eight appointments, including Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
Wheat acres expected to increase in 2021
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor After facing the lowest acreage on record in 2020, it looks like wheat acres are [...]
Food box program continuing with COVID relief bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will buy another $1.5 billion of food to continue the Farmers to Families Food [...]
AskUSDA helps improve, streamline customer experience
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official launch of the AskUSDA Contact Center program late last year. The [...]
Highways critical to American agriculture
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Nearly every agricultural product or good travels on an American highway for at least a [...]
Beef industry feedyard audit tool available
A comprehensive industry feedyard audit tool is now available. The Cattle Industry Feedyard Audit will serve as a standardized audit [...]
USDA increases payments for continuous CRP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation [...]