Texas pumpkin crop great this fall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite the hot summer, Texas pumpkin farmers saw increases in yields and quality. Good rains around planting led to an optimistic growing season for the pumpkin crop, but the [...]
USDA offers farmers options to re-enroll, extend expiring CRP contracts
Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, [...]
Spread of ASF felt on global scale
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist African Swine Fever (ASF) is the number one concern for animal safety right now for [...]
New law allows hunting feral hogs without a license
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Any person with the consent of the landowner may take feral hogs without [...]
Teachers dig into agriculture during summer institute
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although school may be out, class was in for nearly 50 teachers who attended Texas Farm [...]
U.S. farmers need better tax law
Taxes are always top of mind for farmers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is looking for changes to [...]
Study finds red meat, dairy good for heart health
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A recent study found what farmers and ranchers have known all along—red meat and dairy [...]
Imported bait shrimp could damage Texas ecosystems
By Macie Clugston Communications Intern Anglers should only use bait shrimp native to the Gulf of Mexico when fishing in [...]
Rio Grande Valley growers juggle drought, flooding
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern The Rio Grande Valley received more than 11 inches of rain in five hours [...]