Crabapple Fire burns over 9,800 acres near Fredericksburg
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Crabapple Fire—fueled by extreme drought conditions, high winds and low humidity—burned 9,858 acres north of Fredericksburg last month. The fire started March 15 and was fully contained six [...]
U.S., South Korea reach agreement on market access
The Trump administration recently reached an agreement with the government of South Korea on market access for U.S. rice. Under [...]
U.S. House Committee approves broadband bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee last week passed Farm Bureau-backed broadband bill that would improve the accuracy of broadband [...]
Conditions, prospects favorable for pheasant season
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Improved pheasant numbers and conditions in the Texas Panhandle are combining for a [...]
New bill will help preserve American family farms
A bill recently introduced to help more farm families continue their livelihoods after the death of a loved one has [...]
Family Land Heritage event honors longtime farms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor As Texas’ urban population continues to expand, farm and ranch lands continue to shrink. And [...]
Farmers, ranchers honored on Texas Ag Memorial Day
The fourth annual Texas Agriculture Memorial Day recognized Texas farmers and ranchers who dedicated their lives to agriculture. The event, [...]
TFB leaders tour criminal justice facilities
Several Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) state directors and staff recently toured agricultural and industrial operations of the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and [...]
USDA extends flexibility on crop insurance premiums
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it will continue to defer accrual of interest for [...]