TFB urges vigilance as screwworm threat nears Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) called for sustained vigilance and strong agency coordination this week as state lawmakers received an update on the threat of New World screwworm. During a joint hearing [...]
High school barbecue teams compete in world food contest
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Smoke, spice jars and barbecue were on full display as students from across Texas participated [...]
DeWitt County Farm Bureau reaches historic membership gain
In rural Texas, some things never change. Small town camaraderie. Crops and cattle. Friday night lights. DeWitt County Farm [...]
Women in Ag survey reveals leadership, business acumen
Women in ag are active advocates for agriculture and successful business owners interested in filling leadership roles, according to a [...]
Deadline nears for pasture, rangeland, forage insurance
The deadline to sign up for Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance is Friday, Nov. 15. PRF is a risk [...]
Voting underway for FSA county committee elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots on Nov. 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country [...]
USDA to issue second tranche of trade payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to roll out the second round of trade relief payments to American [...]
New bill would help livestock haulers
Recently introduced legislation would give farmers, ranchers and livestock haulers more flexibility when transporting live animals and perishable goods. The [...]
Texas peanut crop yields are lower
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Drought took a toll on the Texas peanut crop this season. Shelly Nutt, executive director [...]