Committee hearing examines EPA’s impact on agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Two farmers, a rancher, a plant scientist and members of Congress recently shared their concerns with how the actions, or sometimes inaction, of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) impact [...]
Texas upland cotton production increases
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Production and yield values of upland cotton have risen in the Lone Star State from [...]
Field trials begin on feral hog toxic bait
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are moving forward with field trails in Texas and Alabama to help determine the [...]
Death tax, instant equipment expensing in final tax reform plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The final details of Congressional Republicans’ tax reform plan were released to the public Friday [...]
Ground-penetrating radar can detect fine roots in crops
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) can be effectively used in detecting the fine roots of plants, according to a recent study led [...]
USDA highlights infrastructure investments in rural communities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue yesterday highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will [...]
TFB members serve on beef checkoff boards
Three Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members will represent the state’s largest farm and ranch organization and Texas cattlemen and women [...]
Congressional Republicans reach deal on tax reform
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After hours of negotiations, House and Senate Republicans Wednesday announced they have come to an [...]
House Ag Committee launches farm bill landing page
By Julie Tomascik Editor The 2018 Farm Bill is on the horizon, and it has many in agriculture eyeing funding, [...]