USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across rural America. The new Small Family Farms Policy Agenda aims to cut red tape, improve [...]
Corn, sorghum growers face tough 2018
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist It’s been a difficult year for Texas corn and sorghum growers, as nature and market [...]
Farm Bureau members meet with Texas lawmakers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Eminent domain, water and agricultural advocacy were a few of the topics discussed with Texas [...]
Judge denies new glyphosate trial, reduces award
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter In a reversal from her tentative ruling issued Oct. 10, Judge Suzanne Bolanos has ruled [...]
Texas represented at National FFA Convention
By Julie Tomascik Editor A sea of blue and gold will converge on Indianapolis this week as the National FFA [...]
TPPA sets meeting for Dec. 4-5
The 30th annual Texas Plant Protection Conference is set for Dec. 4-5 in Bryan and will discuss innovations in Texas [...]
USDA announces pink bollworm eradication
After more than 100 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that U.S. cotton is free of the devastating [...]
Deadline approaches for final leasing workshop of 2018
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Not all leases are the same. They should be in writing. And it’s best if [...]
Cotton harvest faces weather challenges
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas cotton farmers can’t catch a break with the weather this year. An early-season drought [...]