Farmers, ranchers need Congress to focus on tax reform
When Congress returns from its August recess, farmers and ranchers need lawmakers to focus on tax reform in addition to the farm bill. Many vital provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [...]
Concho Valley pastures, crops drying up
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Excessive heat, high winds and several months without significant rainfall are straining crops and rangeland [...]
AITC matching grant program underway for CFBs
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist County Farm Bureaus (CFB) are once again eligible for matching grants to reimburse activities that [...]
Trade tensions stymie pork exports in Mexico, China
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Demand for U.S.-grown pork was strong in the first half of 2018, but retaliatory tariffs [...]
Sales tax holiday means savings for Texas shoppers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The sales tax holiday returns this weekend, and shoppers can save on school supplies. Texas [...]
Deadline approaches for continuous CRP enrollment
The deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is fast approaching. Farmers and ranchers must sign up by [...]
Demand for U.S. beef remains strong
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite recent trade uncertainty, global demand for U.S. beef continues to climb at a record [...]
U.S., China announce new tariffs on exports
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter About $32 billion dollars in goods from the United States and the People’s Republic of [...]
Texas receives FEMA grant for Harvey recovery
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is set to receive $76.7 million from the Federal [...]