TFB urges support for domestic sterile fly facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is calling for swift Congressional action to strengthen the nation’s defenses against a dangerous livestock pest: the New World screwworm (NWS). Members of the Texas Congressional [...]
Books, videos highlight careers in agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released three new books and two new videos to complement its updated [...]
Extension possible for ELD rule
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Livestock and insect haulers may have additional time to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier [...]
Tariffs push U.S. cotton higher in China
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The People’s Republic of China is forecast to grow and produce less cotton this year, [...]
Take learning outside with TFB’s garden grant program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist In today’s technology-driven learning environment, some schools are taking classroom learning outside or incorporating hands-on [...]
USDA launches trade mitigation programs
The trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign [...]
Rice farmers see near-record yield totals
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Near-record yields of quality rice has Texas rice farmers considering a second harvest, according to [...]
USDA designates 37 Texas counties as disaster areas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 37 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Farmers and ranchers in Blanco, [...]
New site helps rural areas bridge broadband gap
A new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity was launched this week. It also highlights the ways [...]