Trump calls for investigation into major meat packing companies
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate major meatpacking companies for possible price fixing and market manipulation. The order directs [...]
Farm Bureau hosts County Leader Week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is hosting County Leader Week April 26-May 1. County Leader Week provides an opportunity [...]
Wilbarger County Farm Bureau helps serve community
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor When Wilbarger County Farm Bureau (CFB) heard United Samaritan Services of Vernon (USSV) needed more [...]
Paycheck Protection Program loan applications open
The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, HR 266, recently passed by Congress provides additional resources to the [...]
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 [...]