Texas A&M sophomore competes in AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist College students from across the nation competed in American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Collegiate Discussion Meet in early March. Texas Farm Bureau was represented by David Kendrick, a sophomore at [...]
USDA to help cover farmers’ cost of organic certification
Organic farmers and handlers can apply for federal funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) [...]
Texas professor’s research included in national report
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas A&M University soil and crop sciences professor was featured in a report highlighting [...]
Trade tensions, prices weigh on farm decisions
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If the forecasts hold true, there will be 4 million fewer acres of principle crops [...]
USDA offers online loan information access
A new feature on the farmers.gov website allows farmers and ranchers to access their loan information online. The U.S. Department [...]
Biotechnology resources available for educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the International Food Information Council Foundation have launched an updated version of [...]
Weeds a growing issue for Texas farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas has experienced a bumper crop of weeds this spring. Hay growers have reported excess [...]
Rural economy impacts farmer mental health
A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm [...]
USDA announces new web-based tool for dairy farmers
A new web-based tool is available to help dairy farmers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new [...]