Report shows precision ag boosts production, cuts inputs
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A recent report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) highlights the benefits of precision agriculture across the U.S. According to AEM’s The Benefits of Precision Ag in the [...]
Hunters reminded of fever tick quarantine zone
By Julie Tomascik Editor Concerns of spreading fever ticks have state officials urging hunters in South Texas to be vigilant [...]
Seeding Rural Resilience Act can help farmers, ranchers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supports the Seeding Rural Resilience Act sponsored by Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Chuck [...]
Could Chinese purchases fuel a bacon shortage?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Without bacon, a BLT is just an LT. Breakfast would be, for most, less crispy. [...]
USDA forecasts higher corn, sorghum, cotton production in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite challenges from Mother Nature, farmers produced over 50 percent more corn and grain sorghum [...]
Farm Bureau focuses on sustainability
Farmers and ranchers have a good story to tell regarding sustainability and climate-friendly practices, according to Andrew Walmsley, American Farm [...]
USDA opens 2020 ARC, PLC enrollment
Farmers and ranchers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs—two U.S. Department [...]
Farm Bureau offers agritourism liability signs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agritourism is a growing trend fueled by consumers, and fall is a season ripe with [...]
TAHC, TCFA to study disease traceability via UHF back tags
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Over the next year, cattle entering select Texas livestock markets will be outfitted with ultra-high [...]