Report shows sheep inventory up in Texas, U.S.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas sheep producers are seeing growth in their flocks, with the state’s total inventory increasing by 5% over the past year, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
House subcommittee approves precision ag bill
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee last week approved Farm Bureau-supported legislation that will help close rural America’s digital divide [...]
One system tackles two concerns for cotton farmers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A newly developed fertilizer system could be just what farmers worldwide need to grow cotton [...]
First cotton bale of 2018 delivered
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The certified first bale of cotton in the U.S. was delivered to Willacy Co-op in [...]
Trump, China step up tariff threats
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Citing a threat to U.S. companies, workers and farmers, President Donald Trump announced his intent [...]
Cornyn discusses farm bill impacts on Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Senate is expected to consider its agriculture committee’s draft of the 2018 Farm [...]
State conference to encourage rural economic development
By Haley Herzog TFB Communications Intern The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development will host its [...]
Label use reminder for Enlist, Xtend
Applicators are encouraged to review label requirements before applying Enlist (2,4-D) and Xtend (Dicamba). It is a violation of federal [...]
USDA extends deadline for dairy MPP to June 22
The re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for dairy will be extended until June 22. The new and [...]