Applications open for TFB’s 2025 Young Farmer & Rancher contests
By Julie Tomascik Editor The applications for the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) 2025 Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) and Excellence in Agriculture (EIA) contests are now open. The annual contests are a way [...]
Cotton industry continues sustainability efforts
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Industry leaders have developed plans and partnerships in an effort to enhance and promote the [...]
NRCS implementing changes to conservation programs
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out changes made in the 2018 Farm [...]
Texas farm family takes pride in growing mushrooms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Love ‘em or hate ‘em, mushrooms are a common ingredient in a variety of dishes. [...]
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 [...]