USDA announces crop insurance changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the implementation of changes to the federal crop insurance programs following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes include expanding benefits for beginning [...]
TFB’s school grant program takes learning outside
By Julie Tomascik Editor In a technology-driven society, many schools are looking for avenues to incorporate hands-on activities or outside [...]
Prices, demand create mixed year for alternative crops
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Some alternative crops have had a mixed year with variable market conditions, a Texas A&M [...]
Farm returns remain down in 2019
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm returns are below two percent for the fifth consecutive year, according to American Farm [...]
Tech, USDA open cotton classing facility
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern Texas Tech University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) broke ground last month [...]
Free lesson plans available to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agriculture can come to life in classrooms across the state thanks to Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
Trade focus of West Texas Legislative Summit
By Julie Tomascik Editor Trade and its impact on agriculture, energy and transportation was the focus of the West Texas [...]
Texans to save with tax-free weekend
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas shoppers can take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday this weekend, Aug. [...]
Funds available for entrepreneurs in Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2020 Farm Bureau Ag [...]