Registration is open for YF&R Spring Conference and Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Young farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals from across Texas will have the opportunity to network and strengthen their voice in shaping the future of Texas agriculture. Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
Modernized NEPA rule good for ag, infrastructure
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Executive Office of the President of the United States’ Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) [...]
NRCS has program options for flooded lands
Natural disasters can occur at any time, and dealing with the aftermath, especially flooded lands, can be challenging. One option [...]
Congress approves rural mental health bill
The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a Farm Bureau-supported measure designed to help farmers respond to stress and decrease [...]
Americans receiving packets of mystery seeds from overseas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In a year full of strange twists and unexpected events, “mystery seeds” can now be [...]
USDA announces third round of food box program purchases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will launch a third round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program purchases with [...]
Peanut farmers discuss production challenges
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A recent panel discussion hosted by Texas Peanut Producers (TPP) featured five peanut farmers from [...]
Changes made to Livestock Gross Margin insurance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) this week announced changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance [...]
AFBF seeks farm worker protection funds in relief package
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is asking Congress to offset farm worker protection costs in the next coronavirus relief [...]