Texas Farm Bureau members advocate for agriculture at state Capitol
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members recently visited the state Capitol to discuss legislation impacting Texas agriculture. “It’s important for young farmers and ranchers to speak with our representatives because it [...]
More game fencing needed for cattle fever ticks
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To continue the fight against cattle fever ticks and the disease they carry, the U.S. [...]
USDA designates three counties as disaster areas
Farmers and ranchers in Reagan, Sterling and Terrell counties in Texas, who suffered losses and damages caused by a recent [...]
TFB president talks farm bill with Cornyn, Cruz
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers and ranchers continue to monitor the farm bill as discussions move forward. Texas Farm [...]
Judge: Roundup lawsuit may continue despite ‘shaky’ evidence
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite doubts regarding evidence, a U.S. District Court judge in California will allow lawsuits alleging [...]
Texas Tech meat science professor wins national award
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Dr. Mindy Brashears, professor of food safety and public health at Texas Tech University, was [...]
American beef faces new competition in China
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The People’s Republic of China is re-opening its doors to beef imports from other countries, [...]
China, U.S. threaten new tariffs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The United States is moving forward with tariffs on an additional $200 billion in Chinese [...]
Good growing conditions could result in large pecan crop
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Conditions have been good for pecan growers this year, and while the crop is still [...]