Rail merger would be costly for farmers
The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets have been squeezed to the [...]
Bill aims to protect Texas livestock from screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced in Congress aims to safeguard livestock and wildlife in Texas and the U.S. [...]
Workshop equips ag teachers with skills, resources
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agricultural science teachers early in their career spent two days with educational and agricultural [...]
TFB garden grants available to Texas classrooms
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) garden grant applications are now open to help educators cultivate a [...]
TFB members save on Beef Cattle Short Course registration
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau members can expand their beef industry knowledge at the 71st Annual Texas [...]
TFB president urges Congress to fund, enhance voluntary conservation programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Voluntary conservation practices help farmers and ranchers better steward the land and should remain in [...]
Senate Ag Committee passes whole milk legislation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bill that would expand students’ milk options at school has cleared a key hurdle. [...]
Failure to extend tax cuts could cost farmers billions
If Congress fails to extend current tax provisions, America’s farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay $9 billion more [...]
Texas pasture, rangeland conditions continue to vary
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas pastures and rangelands continue to show a mixed bag of conditions, according to the [...]