Fertilizer prices on the rise for farmers, ranchers
Fertilizer costs remain a major concern as global trade disruptions and higher energy prices fuel fresh volatility for farmers and ranchers working within tight margins. In a new Market Intel report, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) [...]
Texas receives $1.9 million to support plant protection projects
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating funds to Texas to support plant health [...]
Coalition urges Congress to protect farm program funding
As farmers, ranchers and rural communities grapple with a weak farm economy, nearly 200 organizations, including the American Farm Bureau [...]
National Ag Day highlights farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agriculture is food, fiber and fuel. It’s families and a legacy of caring for the land. [...]
USDA releases early projections for 2019 farm income
Early forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show a slight rise in net farm income for 2019. USDA [...]
Eminent domain bill moves out of Senate committee
By Julie Tomascik Editor In an 8-0 vote, SB 421 by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst was reported out of committee as [...]
USDA strengthens ASF prevention efforts
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering the [...]
Ag groups launch #TradeSupportsMyFarm social media contest
Farmers for Free Trade, American Farm Bureau Federation, Corn Refiners Association, U.S. Apples, KCoe Isom, Illinois Farm Bureau, Texas Farm [...]
Managed Lands Deer Program offers tools for landowners
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Texas landowners who want to enhance management of white-tailed deer or mule deer [...]