Livestock prices push farm income forecast higher
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its forecast for 2025 net farm income on higher livestock receipts and increased direct government payments offsetting increased production costs. USDA’s Economic [...]
USDA seeks more diversity in global markets
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist American farmers and ranchers faced many issues during 2018, with trade being one of the [...]
Food safety tips for football watch parties
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Some fans will be sick over the outcome of Sunday’s big game, but others could [...]
Chicken wing consumption, prices up for big game
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Chicken wings will be a hot commodity as the big game approaches on Sunday, according [...]
TFB members advocate for eminent domain reform
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members headed to Austin this week for the biennial TFB Leadership [...]
Bill proposes to eliminate estate tax
Recently introduced in the Senate, the Farm Bureau-backed Death Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (S 215) would give farmers, ranchers [...]
TFB Collegiate Discussion Meet applications now available
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will once again offer college students an opportunity to develop problem-solving [...]
Growing fruit and nut trees in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Garden centers and nurseries across the state are beginning to see an increase in fruit [...]
Scholarships available to teachers attending Ag in the Classroom conference
Opportunities to use agriculture as an educational component in the classroom are endless. Now, teachers can receive scholarships to [...]