Whole milk in schools could provide boost to farm economy
New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shows allowing whole milk in schools could provide a boost to the farm economy. More than a decade after whole milk was removed from school cafeterias, [...]
Challenges, opportunities to adopting robots in ag
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A rise in the use of robots in agriculture is coming, but integration will be [...]
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm offers old-fashioned family fun
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, a u-cut tree farm in Harris County, has been offering [...]
Bexar Beef Cattle Short Course goes online in 2021
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee plan to [...]
Registration open for virtual AFBF convention
The American Farm Bureau Federation opened registration for the 2021 American Farm Bureau (AFB) Virtual Convention and unveiled the lineup [...]
AFBF stands up for farmers in Dean Foods shakedown
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is standing-up for hundreds of dairy farmers being targeted by predatory lawyers representing the [...]
Scott to serve as House Agriculture Committee chair
By Julie Tomascik Editor The House Democratic Caucus approved Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) to serve as the chair of the [...]
Hemp insurance program expanded to include Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Hemp growers in Texas will soon be eligible for Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) through the [...]
Congress working to pass 2021 spending package
With less than two weeks before the current spending package expires, lawmakers are working on a package to fund the [...]