Zachary Mengers continues his family’s farming legacy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Fifth-generation farmer Zachary Mengers is continuing his family’s legacy in Tynan. His family began farming in Bee County in 1911 when they immigrated from Germany. Since then, the farm [...]
Texas photographer publishes new e-book
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If you've read any Texas-based magazines over the past 25 years, chances are you've seen [...]
USDA announces LRP insurance program improvements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program [...]
Hidalgo County farmer harvests first cotton bale of 2020
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor June 18 was just another day of work for farmers and ranchers across Texas, but [...]
TFB’s lesson plan challenge open to teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although the coronavirus pandemic has altered some summer professional development events for educators, Texas Farm Bureau [...]
National Pollinator Week is June 22-28
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor National Pollinator Week, set this year for June 22-28, celebrates the native pollinators who play [...]
Bill could increase rural access to mental health services
A recently introduced bill would help boost mental health services in rural areas. The Farm Bureau-backed Home-Based Telemental Health Care [...]
Texas, U.S. ranchers receive lower prices for cattle
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Beef prices may be going up but cattle ranchers’ profits are not. That’s the take-home [...]
Americans support COVID-19 aid to farmers
Trust in America’s farmers and ranchers remains high amid the devastating blow delivered by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new American [...]