Texas aquaculture shows steady growth across multiple sectors
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas aquaculture has shown growth over the past five years, despite federal reports indicating a decline. The 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Aquaculture reported a decrease in [...]
USDA offers farmers options to re-enroll, extend expiring CRP contracts
Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, [...]
Spread of ASF felt on global scale
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist African Swine Fever (ASF) is the number one concern for animal safety right now for [...]
New law allows hunting feral hogs without a license
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Any person with the consent of the landowner may take feral hogs without [...]
Teachers dig into agriculture during summer institute
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although school may be out, class was in for nearly 50 teachers who attended Texas Farm [...]
U.S. farmers need better tax law
Taxes are always top of mind for farmers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is looking for changes to [...]
Study finds red meat, dairy good for heart health
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A recent study found what farmers and ranchers have known all along—red meat and dairy [...]
Imported bait shrimp could damage Texas ecosystems
By Macie Clugston Communications Intern Anglers should only use bait shrimp native to the Gulf of Mexico when fishing in [...]
Rio Grande Valley growers juggle drought, flooding
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern The Rio Grande Valley received more than 11 inches of rain in five hours [...]