Texas Farm Bureau launches enhanced AgLead XVII leadership program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a newly enhanced leadership program, AgLead XVII, to cultivate the next generation of agricultural advocates and leaders. Applications are now open for the two-year, immersive program [...]
USDA extends deadlines, defers interest accrual
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it will authorize Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to extend [...]
Farm Bureau Foundation, Ford rev up ag education
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Ford Motor Company are teaming up to put agricultural education resources in [...]
Deadline approaches for CFAP enrollment
Signup for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) ends Aug. 28. The program, which was launched in [...]
Anthrax confirmed in Briscoe County cow
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in one cow on a Briscoe County premises on Aug. [...]
Farm bankruptcies slow, more aid needed
Farm bankruptcies increased 8 percent over a 12-month period, with 580 filings from June 2019 to June 2020. A six-month [...]
AgriLife to host webinar on stockpiling, growing forages
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor On Aug. 21, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists will host a forage webinar on [...]
Texas hunters set sights on favorable dove season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is forecasting a favorable dove season this fall. [...]
Journey 2050 helps students understand food sustainability
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Students can now travel to a virtual farm to explore food sustainability around the world, [...]