Texas rice growers face low prices, tough outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Rice harvest is underway in Texas, and growers are facing poor market conditions, high input costs and pest infestations. Most growers planted rice earlier than usual this year, aiming to [...]
Young ranchers raise the steaks with Beef 706
By Julie Tomascik Editor Young farmers and ranchers in Texas are raising the steaks for consumers across the nation. To [...]
Second season for Texas Banded Bird Challenge
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Texas dove hunters have a second shot this season at the Texas Banded [...]
Trump signs disaster assistance bill
President Donald Trump signed the Farm Bureau-supported supplemental disaster relief bill on June 6. “The disaster relief measure signed by [...]
EPA recommends glyphosate label, regulations changes
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter In the middle of a series of trials alleging popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, the [...]
AITC matching grant program underway
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist County Farm Bureaus (CFB) are once again eligible for a matching grant to reimburse activities [...]
Rio Grande Valley farmers partner to grow carrots
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The southernmost tip of Texas, usually known as the Rio Grande Valley, is sometimes dubbed [...]
Texas rice farmers can submit CSP applications
Rice farmers who want to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for a special Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) [...]
Trade wars potential cause for rising farm loan delinquency rates
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist It’s been a difficult year for many farmers in 2019, and the number of farmers [...]