New reports reveal economic strain on agriculture
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that inflation is slowing, but farmers and ranchers are still facing many other economic challenges affecting their bottom line. That economic squeeze has [...]
FWS withdraws Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge expansion plan
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) withdrew its final Land Protection Plan (LPP) expansion [...]
AFBF makes policy recommendations to MAHA Commission
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again Commission that will benefit [...]
Texas Farm Bureau launches enhanced AgLead XVII leadership program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a newly enhanced leadership program, AgLead XVII, to cultivate the next [...]
West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event [...]
Long Range Beef Plan lays roadmap for industry success
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new five-year plan was released in July to guide the beef sector through 2030, [...]
Retail beef prices hit record highs
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Retail beef prices are reaching record highs in the U.S., driven by the shrinking [...]
TFB’s Thrive event empowers next generation of ag leaders
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Thrive event helped motivate and inspire high school seniors to [...]
Contest encourages youth to ‘Speak Out For Agriculture’
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist High school students passionate about agriculture and eager to develop solutions to the challenges facing [...]