Texas Panhandle farmer, rancher works through winter storm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As a winter storm pushed across Texas this weekend, farmers and ranchers geared up for extreme cold and snow conditions. In the Texas Panhandle, Aaron Franks, a farmer and rancher [...]
BQA earns compliance with animal welfare standards
The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is now recognized as an industry-leading animal welfare program. The U.S. Department of [...]
Bison raisers suffer pandemic losses, request aid
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. bison industry has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and its toll [...]
Exports under China trade deal closely watched
An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Market Intel analysis shows China is buying more U.S. commodities for the upcoming marketing [...]
New Texas hunting, fishing licenses on sale now
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor With hunting season just around the corner, it’s time to purchase 2020-2021 annual Texas hunting [...]
TFB, ag groups ask Congress for hurricane aid
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and other agribusinesses in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) and Coastal Bend [...]
Public comment period open on RFID ear tag system
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking [...]
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 [...]