TFB strongly supports state and national security in Austin testimony
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) highlighted its strong support for state and national security and national defense and the efforts of state and national leaders to ensure that in testimony Wednesday in Austin to the [...]
Farmers can nominate schools for STEM grants
It’s projected that in 2018 about 2.4 million jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will go unfilled. To help [...]
USDA renews Cotton Ginning Cost Share program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue authorized renewal of the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) [...]
Ag safety awareness week focuses on common hazards
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm and ranch safety is a priority, and the 2018 Ag Safety Awareness Program Week [...]
Farm Bureau hosts first county leader week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is holding its first-ever County Leader Week March 12-16. The new program is designed [...]
DOT answers questions on ELD mandate
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter America’s ranchers and livestock haulers have just days left before the waiver granting them extra [...]
Farm Bureau leaders attend home and garden show
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The average American is three to four generations removed from agriculture. Area farmers and ranchers [...]
Northey confirmed for USDA position
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week the Senate’s long-awaited confirmation of Bill Northey [...]
World, U.S. cotton production to fall, demand rising
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Global cotton use is forecast to outpace production this year, according to a new report [...]