FWS withdraws Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge expansion plan
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) withdrew its final Land Protection Plan (LPP) expansion for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in the Texas Panhandle. The LPP aimed to conserve [...]
AFBF Convention set for January in San Antonio
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual convention is set for Jan. 24-29 in San Antonio. The event will [...]
New legislation aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced last week aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers who have [...]
Spivey is a finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Jacob Spivey, agriculture was love at first sight. “I fell in love with [...]
U.S., Mexico reach deal to assist water deliveries for Texas farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor An amended 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico may offer some relief to [...]
Kainer is finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Madalynn Kainer’s connection to agriculture runs deep, woven through generations of farming and ranching [...]
Hensons are finalists in 2024 TFB Excellence in Ag contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Jacob and Laura Henson wear many hats, and each one reflects their deep-rooted commitment [...]
Cotton crop will have an impact on gins, warehouses
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bad cotton crop spells disaster for the gins and the numerous other businesses and [...]
Texas farmers tell Congress to pass farm bill, economic assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor The farm bill, a five-year piece of legislation that provides security for farmers, still has [...]