Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 26-28
The state of Texas is helping residents to prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for certain emergency preparation supplies this weekend, April 26-28. “While we can’t know in advance [...]
Dry conditions increase wildfire risk
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Lack of rain and increased temperatures has the Lone Star State facing growing drought conditions [...]
Online private land stewardship lessons available
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Private land stewardship is vital to Texas working lands, which account for nearly 83 percent [...]
Urge Congress to support Broadband Data Improvement Act
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to show lawmakers the importance of accurate rural broadband maps. The bipartisan Broadband Data [...]
TFB’s school grant program takes learning outside
By Julie Tomascik Editor In a technology-driven society, many schools are looking for avenues to incorporate hands-on activities or outside [...]
Prices, demand create mixed year for alternative crops
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Some alternative crops have had a mixed year with variable market conditions, a Texas A&M [...]
Farm returns remain down in 2019
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm returns are below two percent for the fifth consecutive year, according to American Farm [...]
Tech, USDA open cotton classing facility
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern Texas Tech University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) broke ground last month [...]
Free lesson plans available to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agriculture can come to life in classrooms across the state thanks to Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]