Bill targets pasture mealybug threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor New federal legislation aims to strengthen efforts to combat pasture mealybug as the invasive pest continues to damage pastures and forage across Texas. U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas [...]
Texas farmers, ranchers brace for winter storm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers are taking steps to protect livestock and limit potential losses as [...]
Registration is open for YF&R Spring Conference and Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Young farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals from across Texas will have the opportunity to network [...]
USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) [...]
Valley farmers hopeful amidst U.S., Mexico water agreements
In December, Mexico agreed to deliver 202,000 acre-feet by the end of March. Since then, the two governments have [...]
Applications open for 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher contests
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are now being accepted for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer & [...]
Farmers continue to face losses despite federal assistance
New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shows that significant farm losses are persisting even after federal assistance, [...]
County Farm Bureaus display activities during AFBF trade show
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Five county Farm Bureaus displayed activities and events during the American Farm Bureau Federation [...]
Ag groups sound alarm about economic crisis
More than 50 agricultural groups sent a letter to Congress highlighting the economic crisis in rural America. The letter describes [...]