Peanut harvest gets early start in South Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist South Texas peanut farmers began this year’s harvest earlier than usual. In Frio County, Grayson Wilmuth planted his peanuts early in April in an effort to reduce irrigation needs. According [...]
USDA reopens hemp program rule comment period
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the comment period to the interim final [...]
USDA updates Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced modifications to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program to decrease [...]
New maps show diversity of Texas working lands
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A collection of maps created by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) showcases the [...]
Novak family still farming despite 2020 challenges
By Julie Tomascik Editor A year of challenges, uncertainty and a lot of work—that’s what 2020 has been for Ryan [...]
Farm bill programs at risk without CCC replenishment
Funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) typically is one of the least controversial items on Capitol Hill. However, this [...]
TFB to host Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will once again offer college students an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills [...]
Peanut farmers strikeout this MLB season
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor There’s nothing like the sharp crack of wood hitting the ball followed by the roar [...]
More changes to Livestock Risk Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is increasing premium subsidies and will make other [...]