USDA updates LRP to give ranchers more flexibility
Livestock producers now have more flexibility under recent updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency outlined changes beginning with the 2026 crop year and succeeding crop [...]
Tom Green CFB hosts Back the Blue event
Tom Green County Farm Bureau (CFB) hosted a Back the Blue event on Aug. 11 to thank and recognize first [...]
TFB announces Lesson Plan Challenge winners
By Julie Tomascik Editor Creating engaging lessons about agriculture earned five teachers recognition from Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). The state’s [...]
USDA survey to measure areas for improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey [...]
House Ag Committee asks USDA to examine beef packers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture asked U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue [...]
Call 811 before you dig to know what’s below
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Whether it’s planting a tree or digging a new foundation, every excavation project should start [...]
TFB to host virtual education event for teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is hosting a virtual professional development event for Texas teachers to learn [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names Clover Cash grant recipients
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded $20,000 to 25 county, district and state 4-H programs and activities [...]
Master Marketer program moves online for 2020
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Master Marketer program offers farmers, ranchers, agricultural lenders and [...]