Applications open for 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher contests
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are now being accepted for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) and Excellence in Agriculture (EIA) competitions. The annual contests recognize young producers and [...]
Coalition calls for Congress to expand broadband access
Congress and the Trump administration must act now to enact groundbreaking broadband connectivity legislation that includes the necessary resources to [...]
Veterinary students encouraged to apply for TFB assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor Veterinary students with an interest in food animal species are encouraged to apply for financial assistance [...]
Farmers urge Congress to pass Small Business Expense Protection Act
Farmers, ranchers and other small business owners are calling on Congress to approve the Small Business Expense Protection Act (S [...]
U.S. rice cautiously optimistic about Chinese purchases
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Although U.S. rice farmers are still waiting for China to begin importing their product, the [...]
Texas cotton conditions: Dry and hot, but few insects
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Integrated Pest Management (IPM) agents across the state, [...]
Webinar addresses issues in cattle industry
Texas cattlemen and women had the opportunity to hear about the current state of the cattle economy from U.S. Department [...]
Youth ag leadership still shines at Texas FFA convention
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s annual Texas FFA convention looked different from previous [...]
Additional commodities eligible for CFAP funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food [...]