Spring 2026 TFB student teaching scholarships open
By Shelby Shank Field Editor College students majoring in agricultural education who are preparing to student teach in spring 2026 can apply for Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship. Each semester, TFB [...]
FAPRI predicts larger farm income drop
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecast a $3.1 billion increase in net [...]
New bill could help farmers participate in carbon markets
To help farmers and ranchers overcome barriers to participating in voluntary carbon markets, the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act would [...]
Beef sales remain strong despite pandemic issues
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter An increase in purchases of red meat at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and [...]
Borden Dairy sold to two private equity firms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Dallas-based Borden Dairy, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, recently announced it has [...]
Keep cattle hydrated and healthy this summer
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Now that the hot, dry summer months are here, it’s important to make sure cattle [...]
Severe summer wildfire season could be in store
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Wildfires are increasing across the state as drought intensifies in some areas and accelerated drying [...]
Legislation to help more farmers tap into PPP loans
The Paycheck Protection for Producers Act (H.R. 7175, S. 3918), which was recently introduced in the U.S. House and Senate, [...]
TWDB developing first-ever state flood plan
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In 2017, Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas with the amount of costly damage and historic flooding [...]