Nelson named winner of TFB’s AgVentures Challenge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Colt Nelson’s idea for an edible hay wrap earned him the top award in Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It state contest. Nelson, who [...]
Working group examines NASS report, releases recommendations
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has long been the [...]
China buys U.S. ag products, helps boost market prices
New trade data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows China purchased a potential new record of U.S. agricultural products in [...]
Drought prompts tough decisions in West Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In West Texas, farmers and ranchers are used to dry conditions. But 2020 turned out [...]
Winter is the time to spot bald eagles in Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor During the winter months, there may be more opportunities to spot different wildlife in Texas, [...]
USDA freezes latest CFAP payments
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A notice posted this week on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Coronavirus Food Assistance [...]
SBA loans available for Texas small businesses impacted by weather
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Some small Texas businesses may be eligible to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration [...]
Eurasian collared-doves an opportunity for hunters
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter While dove hunting season is over, an invasive species presents another opportunity for Texas hunters. [...]
Record red meat production in December
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Commercial red meat production for December 2020 was up 3 percent over the same period [...]