Farmers ask for help to survive economic challenges
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are [...]
USDA food purchases to help farmers, food banks
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced the closing of restaurants, schools and college cafeterias, causing a drop in demand for fresh [...]
Congress replenishes Paycheck Protection Program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Congress voted to approve a $484 billion “phase 3.5” coronavirus relief bill that provided additional [...]
Farm Bureau Feeding Texas program announced
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is joining county Farm Bureaus across the state to assist those who are in need of [...]
U-pick strawberry farm adjusts to new normal
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Two years ago, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) visited with Chris and Kylie Demases of Pecan [...]
Novel chemistry may prevent fungal disease
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Wheat and rice farmers may soon have a new tool in the fight against fungal [...]
Regulations for meat exports to Canada simplified
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A joint initiative by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) [...]
Farm safety net programs show record enrollment
Farmers signed a record 1.77 million contracts for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) farm safety net programs—Agriculture Risk Coverage [...]
Virtual Leadership Conference replaces summer youth event
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Youth Leadership Conference will be held virtually this year due to [...]