EPA clarifies Clean Air Act to support farmers’ equipment repairs
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act supports farmers’ right to repair their own agricultural equipment. The clarification is expected to [...]
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 [...]
Drought conditions persist across most of Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions continue to expand across Texas, with warm temperatures and limited rainfall in [...]
Sign up for open for Engage program through 2026 Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Incoming high school sophomores and juniors can sign up to participate in the 2026 Engage [...]