Alfalfa grows in dry, arid climate of Far West Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor In the high desert heat of Far West Texas, where cotton stretches white across the fields and pecan trees sway under the sun, there’s another crop making its mark—alfalfa. [...]
Legislation could provide economic boost to youth in agriculture
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would give an economic boost [...]
Young farmers, ranchers on Farm Bureau advisory committee
By Julie Tomascik Editor Fueled by passion and hunger for knowledge and leadership, young farmers and ranchers are cultivating the [...]
Trade deals, commodity prices weigh on Texas farmers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Ongoing trade negotiations, low commodity prices and rising interest rates have farmers and ranchers facing [...]
Apply for young farmer grants
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers and ranchers in the Lone Star State can benefit from the Texas Agricultural Finance [...]
TAHC to host webinar on vet loan repayment program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) applications for the eight Texas [...]
Exotic CWD forms due April 1
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The deadline for reporting exotic chronic wasting disease (CWD)-susceptible species mortality records and inventory is [...]
Conservation easement program applications now open
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are now being accepted. ACEP, reauthorized through the 2018 Farm Bill, funds [...]
Eminent domain takes more than just land
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The land lies dormant, waiting for the promise of spring. Stalks from last year’s cotton [...]