South Plains cotton farmer cautiously optimistic despite dry conditions
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Dry conditions made for a challenging start to the growing season, but South Plains cotton farmer Brennen Johnson remains cautiously optimistic about this year's crop. “This year is by far [...]
Legislation would impose penalty for water treaty noncompliance
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A group of Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation they say will add teeth to the [...]
Trump signs executive order promoting regenerative agriculture
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump directs federal agencies to expand regenerative agriculture, accelerate precision agriculture technologies and [...]
Applications open for 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence
Applications are open for the 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) with support [...]
Daylight Saving Time bill passes House committee
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the nation awaits consideration [...]
Screwworm, ag policy updates focus of Summer Conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor New World screwworm, data centers and policy updates were among the topics discussed during Texas [...]
Rio Grande Valley farmer harvests first cotton bale of the year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The first cotton bale in the nation for the 2026 growing season was harvested by [...]
Register for YF&R Fall Tour Sept. 11-13 in East Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Young farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals and college students will get a look at agriculture in East [...]
Boozman releases Senate farm bill draft
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After much anticipation, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released a discussion draft of [...]