GO Ag Act introduced to grow next generation of agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Lawmakers are working to prepare the next generation for careers in agriculture with the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act. The bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson [...]
Perdue, Cornyn meet with Texas farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Volatile markets, uncertainty and the need for additional funding for agriculture were among the topics covered [...]
First-time hemp growers experience challenges
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas farmers are about midway through the growing season for the state’s first industrial hemp [...]
U.S. butter imports increase during COVID-19
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Butter is the latest commodity to experience major supply chain upheavals in the U.S. as [...]
TAHC seeks public input on CWD rule amendments
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) held a regularly scheduled commission meeting by live audio and teleconference call on June [...]
Texas corn crop seeing unusual disease year
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor It’s been an unusual season for corn disease, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service [...]
Youth take leadership, free enterprise learning online
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) transitioned the Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) to a virtual format this [...]
Coalition calls for Congress to expand broadband access
Congress and the Trump administration must act now to enact groundbreaking broadband connectivity legislation that includes the necessary resources to [...]
Veterinary students encouraged to apply for TFB assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor Veterinary students with an interest in food animal species are encouraged to apply for financial assistance [...]