Bill introduced to remove tax burden on wildfire relief payments
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bill that would provide tax relief to Panhandle wildfire victims who received disaster-related relief income was introduced by two Texas Congressional lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson and U.S. [...]
Clean, drain and dry as boat season heats up
As the spring boating season kicks off, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) inland fisheries and law enforcement staff urge [...]
TFB Summer Leadership Conference set for June 25-27
By Julie Tomascik Editor Numerous speakers will share their knowledge on a wide range of issues—including the farm bill, electronic [...]
U.S., Korea reach agreement in principle on KORUS
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. and South Korea last week reached an agreement in principle to update the [...]
Trade words between U.S., China escalate concerns
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist They say talk is cheap, but the current dialogue between the United States and China [...]
AFBF helps launch ‘No Taste for Waste’ campaign
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) joined a collaborative effort to reduce food waste and loss. The “No Taste for [...]
USDA, SBA join forces to help businesses in rural America
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), signed a [...]
USFRA launches engAGe app for social media advocacy
Agriculture has a small footprint in the digital media space compared to the anti-agriculture movement, according to the U.S. [...]
Gophers a pest for farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises farmers and ranchers to address a potentially [...]