TFB testifies on critical issues facing Texas agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Water shortages, loss of agricultural land, regulatory overreach and foreign ownership continue to put pressure on Texas farmers and ranchers. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) State Legislative Director Charlie Leal testified [...]
AgLead-FarmLead visits Austin for legislative session
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead-FarmLead class recently visited the state Capitol to discuss legislation impacting [...]
Funding available for Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Projects
There are areas of the U.S. that do not have easy access to affordable, fresh foods that make up a [...]
Sorghum acres expected down in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Sorghum acres could be down this year despite good growing conditions, according to a Texas [...]
Genetic discovery could change future of papaya
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A joint effort between two universities could lead to better papaya production, according to AgriLife [...]
China to impose new, increased tariffs on U.S. exports
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning Monday morning, the People’s Republic of China announced its [...]
Texas farmer testifies on ag economy
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Even if a trade agreement is reached between the United States and China in the [...]
TPWD finalizes 2019-20 migratory game bird seasons
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has adopted migratory game bird seasons for 2019-20. Officials said the only change from [...]
U.S. resumes tomato anti-dumping investigation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The United States is taking action against Mexican growers and exporters it says are undercutting [...]