Farmland values climb higher in 2026
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. agricultural land values reached another record high in 2026, and cash rents remained near historically high levels, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Land Values 2026 Summary [...]
Nelson named winner of TFB’s AgVentures Challenge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Colt Nelson’s idea for an edible hay wrap earned him the top award in Texas [...]
TFB launches new program to recognize county YF&R committees
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new county awards program is launching this year to recognize and reward County Farm [...]
Ranchers keep working through winter storm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Winter Storm Fern swept across Texas over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures, snow, sleet and ice [...]
Texas farmers, ranchers brace for winter storm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers are taking steps to protect livestock and limit potential losses as [...]
Registration is open for YF&R Spring Conference and Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Young farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals from across Texas will have the opportunity to network [...]
USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) [...]
Valley farmers hopeful amidst U.S., Mexico water agreements
In December, Mexico agreed to deliver 202,000 acre-feet by the end of March. Since then, the two governments have [...]
Applications open for 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher contests
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are now being accepted for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer & [...]