TFB urges support for domestic sterile fly facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is calling for swift Congressional action to strengthen the nation’s defenses against a dangerous livestock pest: the New World screwworm (NWS). Members of the Texas Congressional [...]
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 [...]
Weeds a growing issue for Texas farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas has experienced a bumper crop of weeds this spring. Hay growers have reported excess [...]
Rural economy impacts farmer mental health
A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm [...]
USDA announces new web-based tool for dairy farmers
A new web-based tool is available to help dairy farmers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new [...]
Texas A&M releases new corn lines
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team released several new corn lines better suited for the [...]
Applications open to fund broadband infrastructure projects
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to fund modern broadband infrastructure projects [...]
Pig farmers continue sustainability practices
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist For many Americans, sustainability is a word associated with Earth Day. But for farmers, including [...]
MFP certification deadline extended to May 17
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farmers now have until May 17 to certify crop production for payments through the Market [...]