Trump announces 90-day tariff relief for ground beef imports
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump announced a plan Friday to temporarily increase beef imports in an effort to lower ground beef prices for American consumers. The proposal comes as U.S. beef imports are [...]
Cross-laminated timber offers new opportunities for Texas forestry
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an emerging building material that could open new opportunities for Texas’ [...]
Proposed WOTUS rule brings certainty to farmers, ranchers
Farmers and ranchers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The American [...]
Disaster, dairy, on-farm storage program signups underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Disaster relief is available for U.S. farmers and ranchers who suffered losses in 2023 and [...]
Benavidez to serve as USDA chief economist
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texan was appointed to serve as chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
TFB scholarship open for rural veterinary students
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas ranchers depend on veterinarians who understand the demands of animal care and rural practice. [...]
Texans to compete at 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Several young farmers and ranchers from Texas will compete in the 2026 American Farm Bureau [...]
Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to [...]
Pasture mealybugs pose new threat to Texas hay fields
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers are facing growing challenges as an unexpected new pest begins damaging [...]