Ultra-low gossypol cottonseed moves toward commercial use
A groundbreaking milestone has been reached in a decades-long effort to transform cottonseed into a viable global food ingredient. Through a new agreement between the Texas A&M University System and Uzbekistan’s Center of Genomics [...]
Tropical Storm Imelda drowns fields, pastures
By Julie Tomascik Editor Torrential rainfall and subsequent flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has left Southeast Texas farmers facing another [...]
Free Enterprise Speech Contest applications online
Students interested in gaining communication skills, honing leadership skills and potentially earning scholarship money are encouraged to apply for Texas [...]
USDA extends DMC program enrollment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline to Sept. 27 for dairy farmers to enroll in the Dairy [...]
Texas Tech breaks ground on new veterinary school
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Tech University broke ground today on the state’s second veterinary school. “This groundbreaking celebrates an [...]
Agricultural teachers inspire, motivate students
By Julie Tomascik Editor Early mornings. Late nights. And sometimes many miles in between. It’s a glimpse into the life [...]
Farm Bureau tells subcommittee broadband is a must
Farmers and ranchers must have access to fixed and mobile broadband to be more efficient, economical and responsive to market [...]
Dairy Margin Coverage signup deadline nears
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy farmers that the deadline to enroll in the Dairy [...]
Members discuss TFB policy for coming year
By Julie Tomascik Editor The future of Texas agriculture, the rights of landowners and labeling issues were among the topics [...]