USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Enrollment is open through June 6. “With 1.8 million acres [...]
TWDB ag water conservation grants available
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is now accepting applications for ag water conservation grants. [...]
Agritourism boosts farm income, rural communities
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor As the U.S. population grows increasingly urban, agritourism continues to be one of the biggest [...]
Texas Farm Bureau sets national legislative priorities
Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Continuing to advocate for beneficial free trade agreements and ensuring 2018 Farm Bill policies are implemented [...]
USMCA continues to move forward
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A new trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada is now one step closer [...]
Educational, urban outreach efforts impact Texas students
Agriculture is a mystery for some students. Its deep roots in Texas lie just beyond their classroom’s reach. But Texas [...]
Texas Farm Bureau grows teachers’ ag knowledge
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Teachers from Mansfield ISD’s Tarver-Rendon Elementary learned new lessons in agriculture this week, thanks to [...]
Farm Bureau expects trade, regulatory progress in 2020
Farm groups are hoping for progress on trade negotiations and regulatory changes that will help agriculture in 2020. Farmers and [...]
Texas Legislature to study interim charges in 2020
By Julie Tomascik Editor The new year signals the start of interim studies and committee work for the Texas Legislature. [...]