New legislation introduced to improve broadband access
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Broadband access is a necessity that many rural Texans still lack. U.S. Reps. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan) introduced the PROTOCOL Act, which aims to improve the mapping [...]
Bills seek more transparency, fairness in eminent domain cases
By Julie Tomascik Editor In a rapidly growing state, many Texas private property owners face the threat of eminent domain. [...]
Bring agriculture to life in the classroom
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist What’s the science behind growing healthy plants? What does that mean for the Texas and [...]
TFB YF&R Conference scheduled for March 29-31
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The future of Texas agriculture starts now with the next generation of farmers and ranchers. [...]
USDA reopens FSA offices during government shutdown
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen to provide additional [...]
EPA withdraws proposed pesticide rules
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew proposed rules that would lower the minimum age of [...]
Pork leaders form biosecurity council
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Industry leaders have teamed up to help reduce the risks of foreign animal disease (FAD) [...]
Blue Jeans Go Green gives old denim a new purpose
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Those old jeans in the back of your closet may have more use than you [...]
Food inspections continue despite shutdown
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Although the government remains shutdown, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) resumes its inspections on [...]