Jumpstart, Activate programs encourage student growth
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over 200 eighth and ninth grade students developed leadership skills and became more familiar with Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) through the Jumpstart and Activate programs. The two programs are a [...]
Tomato plants may host genes that accelerate crop breeding
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they’ve discovered a family of “jumping genes” in [...]
Citrus greening quarantine expands to Brazoria, Galveston counties
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Brazoria and Galveston counties are now included in the Texas citrus greening quarantine zone, according [...]
CSP Grassland Conservation Initiative signup extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to Nov. 8 for eligible farmers and ranchers to enroll [...]
FFA teams visit TFB, prep for upcoming competitions
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor FFA chapters have been visiting Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) this month as students prepare for [...]
Young farmers, ranchers discuss trade, ag on Capitol Hill
By Julie Tomascik Editor Trade and regulatory reform were among the topics a group of young farmers and ranchers discussed [...]
Talking Texas peanuts with Mexico, Colombia
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A group of leading food manufacturers from Mexico and Colombia are in Texas this week [...]
U.S., India continue trade negotiations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Twelve U.S. senators, including John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas, are urging the U.S. [...]
Cotton U to be at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show
An all-new cotton education program is scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in Amarillo. Dubbed [...]