USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2026 enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Continuous CRP enrollment runs from Feb. 12 through March 20. General [...]
Texas watermelon growers see sweet harvests, low prices
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas watermelon growers are seeing good harvests and high-quality fruit, but low prices and unpredictable [...]
Texas teachers attend National Ag in the Classroom Conference
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Thirteen Texas teachers attended the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference last month in Minneapolis, [...]
U.S. House passes One Big Beautiful Bill, sends to Trump
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After a marathon of discussion Wednesday and Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed [...]
Drought, wind and low prices challenge West Texas cotton farmer
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cotton farmer Josh Tunnell of Lenorah is hoping for rain and relief from years of [...]
Cattle, beef prices continue upward trend
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Live cattle and retail beef prices continue to trend up as tight supplies and strong [...]
TFB Clover Cash grant applications open for 2025
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Clover Cash Grant Program is accepting applications for 2025. The grant [...]
USDA to gradually reopen border to Mexican cattle
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock imports from Mexico will soon resume under a phased reopening plan announced this week by [...]
TFB memorial scholarship honors Jana Middleton’s legacy
A new Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) memorial scholarship honoring the late Jana Middleton is helping young agricultural leaders pursue [...]