YF&R committee explores Texas ag through exchange program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new exchange program offers Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Advisory Committee members the opportunity to explore different areas of Texas agriculture and meet with Farm [...]
USDA designates 37 Texas counties as disaster areas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 37 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Farmers and ranchers in Blanco, [...]
New site helps rural areas bridge broadband gap
A new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity was launched this week. It also highlights the ways [...]
USDA: Sick cow poses no risk to food supply, human health
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports there is no present risk to the food [...]
Dove season impacted by drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Dove hunters across the state may have varying levels of success due to drought conditions [...]
Applications available for TFB Free Enterprise Speech Contest
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Students interested in gaining communication skills, advancing their leadership skills and potentially earning scholarship money [...]
Action on ag labor bill possible this fall
When House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after their August recess, the legislative clock will be counting down to the [...]
UTRGV adds sustainable agriculture, food systems major
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To help its students fulfill their dreams while also helping communities across the nation, the [...]
USDA outlines plan to help farmers impacted by tariffs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Just hours after President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Mexico, U.S. Secretary of [...]