New children’s book about growing blueberries
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new children’s book, I LOVE Blueberries!, takes readers on a fun, educational journey about growing blueberries. The accurate ag book is the latest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American [...]
Texan competes in national Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet looked a little differently this year due to [...]
Save with Texas Farm Bureau member benefits
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Even in these uncertain times, life goes on. Schoolwork still needs to be completed. Work [...]
Report shows tractor, combine sales down in March
Unit sales of agricultural tractors and self-propelled combines in March 2020 fell in the U.S. and Canada, according to the [...]
Vesicular stomatitis detected in Starr County horses
The first cases of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) this year were confirmed in horses on two Starr County premises on [...]
Stay safe during tornado season
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In Texas, spring is synonymous with wildflowers, scenic beauty and tornado season. National Weather Service [...]
USDA announces $15 million for CIG applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $15 million investment to help support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches [...]
Ag groups urge close examination of livestock markets
By Julie Tomascik Editor The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sparked extreme volatility in beef and cattle markets, leading the American Farm [...]
Trump’s executive order to keep processing plants open
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday, April 28, to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat [...]