AgLead XVII takes advocacy from Austin to D.C.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XVII class took a closer look at agricultural advocacy during its third session. The cohort traveled to Austin and Washington, D.C., to meet with [...]
H-2A wage rates increase labor costs in Texas, U.S.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Farmers in Texas and across the nation will have to pay more per hour for [...]
USDA shares plan to quarterly review NWS Response Playbook
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) shared a new roadmap outlining how the [...]
Texas rice harvest continues with steady yields
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas rice farmers are seeing lower yields from this year’s main crop, but good quality [...]
Spring 2027 student teaching scholarships open
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agricultural education students preparing to student teach in spring 2027 can now apply for scholarships [...]
Dove season opens Sept. 1 with strong numbers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas dove hunters have plenty to look forward to when the 2026 season opens Sept. [...]
Applications open for TFB’s 2027 Young Farmer & Rancher Advisory Committee
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Young farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals can grow as leaders and shape the future of [...]
Farmland values climb higher in 2026
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. agricultural land values reached another record high in 2026, and cash rents remained near [...]
Hunting, fishing licenses for 2026-27 now available
Texas hunters and anglers can now purchase their 2026-27 hunting and fishing licenses online and at retailers statewide. Current single-year [...]