Peanut harvest gets early start in South Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist South Texas peanut farmers began this year’s harvest earlier than usual. In Frio County, Grayson Wilmuth planted his peanuts early in April in an effort to reduce irrigation needs. According [...]
USDA to open sign up for WHIP+ assistance March 23
Additional disaster assistance available to farmers and ranchers, including those impacted by drought and excess moisture. Through the Wildfire and [...]
USDA invests $19 million for rural Texas broadband
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In the 21st Century, long-heralded as “the age of connectivity,” it’s sometimes difficult to think [...]
NRCS debuts ‘Conservation at Work’ video series
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) unveiled a new video series, Conservation at Work, in [...]
TFB Presidents’ Conference focuses on engagement
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) leaders left farms, ranches and businesses for Waco this week to [...]
USDA projections show more planted acres, price increases
After a rough 2019 planting season that saw 20 million acres go unplanted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) outlook [...]
TPWD seeks input on 2020-21 freshwater fishing regulations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations for [...]
Preventing pinkeye in cattle herds
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Pinkeye in cattle can lead to a loss of production and reduced profitability. Understanding of [...]
TFB leaders serve on 2020 AFBF Issues Advisory Committees
An understanding of regulatory actions, legislative policies and legal issues are key to strengthening agricultural awareness and perspectives on state [...]