New trade deals to benefit farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The United States recently announced a series of new trade deals that promise to expand opportunities for American agriculture and strengthen economic ties with global partners. “Trade is essential to [...]
TFB asks TDA to withdraw cattle fever tick proposal
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cattle treatment protocols are the focus of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) rule proposal for [...]
Market risks a concern for cotton in 2019
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The impact on cotton losses from 2018 hurricanes has not been fully realized, and economic [...]
TWDB offers ag water conservation grants
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Applications for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) fiscal year 2019 agricultural water conservation grants [...]
Drones help Tech professor in cotton research
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist While many expect to see cotton, wheat and grain sorghum growing on the High Plains, [...]
House passes 2018 Farm Bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The farm bill is on its way to the White House for President Donald Trump’s [...]
Farm income estimates stay down for 2018
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Increased production costs and depressed commodity prices have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers [...]
Boening talks ag issues with Cornyn, Cruz
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm bill progress, cattle fever ticks and trade topped the list of issues Texas Farm [...]
Farm bill passes Senate, heads to House
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation could have a new farm bill before Christmas. The U.S. Senate approved the [...]