Panhandle farmers are runner-up in national Achievement Award contest
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers Layton and Jessi Schur of Hale County Farm Bureau took home runner-up in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Achievement Award competition. The national recognition was announced this week [...]
EPA administrator says dicamba decision coming soon
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In a recent webinar hosted by Minnesota Farm Bureau, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator [...]
National 4-H Week to celebrate opportunity for all youth
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Every year during National 4-H Week, millions of 4-H members, alumni and volunteers celebrate the [...]
New bill seeks to increase small-scale meat processors
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A new bill introduced in the U.S. House would boost American meat processing by helping [...]
Consider these factors when buying cover crop seed
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor There are seed shortages in cover crops like radishes, hairy vetch and annual clovers that [...]
Agricultural literacy grants, scholarships available
By Julie Tomascik Editor Increasing agricultural literacy and awareness in schools and communities is a priority for the American Farm [...]
HAULS Act provides flexibility for hours of service
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate this week provides farmers and ranchers much-needed flexibility for hauling agricultural commodities and [...]
USDA official tours Texas, strengthens partnerships
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Director Mike Beatty recently [...]
Congress comes through with CCC replenishment
After Senate passage earlier that same day, President Donald Trump on Sept. 30 signed the continuing resolution to keep the [...]