YF&R Spring Conference, Collegiate Discussion Meet set for April 4-6
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A statewide conference will provide opportunities for networking and education for farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals between the ages of 18 and 35. Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & [...]
New tool for ag leasing rates available
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A new tool for calculating agricultural leasing rates is available to Texas landowners, according to [...]
FARM/BQA Dairy Award application deadline nears
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is partnering with the Beef Quality [...]
USDA designates 11 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses [...]
FSA makes administrative change to Livestock Indemnity Program
Farmers and ranchers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become [...]
Invasive pests, diseases a year-round issue for ag
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Invasive plants, pests and diseases pose many risks to America’s crops and forests. While the [...]
Drought forces tough decisions for Panhandle farmers, ranchers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Parts of the Texas Panhandle received some much-needed precipitation over the weekend, while others missed [...]
Senate committee passes precision ag bill
The Senate Commerce Committee today approved S. 2343, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. The bipartisan bill is an [...]
Cotton planting wraps up in Lower Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Spring weather is often unpredictable, and this year is no different. While cold fronts and [...]