TFB Summer Conference covers livestock issues, farm bill
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock issues, the farm bill, taxes and trade were among the topics highlighted during the Texas Farm Bureau Summer Conference. More than 500 farmers and ranchers were in Round Rock June [...]
Women in Ag survey reveals leadership, business acumen
Women in ag are active advocates for agriculture and successful business owners interested in filling leadership roles, according to a [...]
Deadline nears for pasture, rangeland, forage insurance
The deadline to sign up for Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance is Friday, Nov. 15. PRF is a risk [...]
Voting underway for FSA county committee elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots on Nov. 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country [...]
USDA to issue second tranche of trade payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to roll out the second round of trade relief payments to American [...]
New bill would help livestock haulers
Recently introduced legislation would give farmers, ranchers and livestock haulers more flexibility when transporting live animals and perishable goods. The [...]
Texas peanut crop yields are lower
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Drought took a toll on the Texas peanut crop this season. Shelly Nutt, executive director [...]
Ag topics to be focus of Houston event
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Planning to plant hemp in Texas in 2020? Have questions about changes in farm bill [...]
Hunters reminded about proper deer carcass disposal
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters to properly dispose of a deer carcass from harvested deer to [...]