San Saba farmer faces flood damage to pecan orchards, pastures
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rain finally came to San Saba and brought with it massive flooding. What started as a welcome reprieve from relentless drought turned into disaster as floodwaters swept across farms and [...]
TPWD confirms new CWD cases
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced six confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease [...]
USDA extends application deadline for MFP assistance
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers of certain commodities will have additional time to apply for federal assistance, [...]
China approves imports of GM seed varieties
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Five genetically modified (GM) seed varieties were approved by Chinese officials on Tuesday to be [...]
TFB sets state, federal legislative priorities
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Eminent domain will be front and center as Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) tackles the 86th [...]
TFB awards student teaching scholarships
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The final step on the journey to becoming agricultural science teachers just became a little [...]
Texas university, insurer team up for rural health
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Rural hospitals and clinics across Texas are closing at an alarming rate, taking with them [...]
Farm bill passage legalizes hemp production
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It’s drought hardy, cleans the soil and can be sold into a variety of markets. [...]
Senate Ag Committee chair Roberts announces retirement
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Agriculture will lose a longtime leader next year when the only lawmaker to chair both [...]