Jumpstart, Activate programs encourage student growth
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over 200 eighth and ninth grade students developed leadership skills and became more familiar with Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) through the Jumpstart and Activate programs. The two programs are a [...]
New cotton variety, USDA approval opens doors for farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It has the potential to feed half-a-billion people and add value to the bottom line [...]
Ag land conservation seminar to be held in Alpine
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas Agriculture Land Trust (TALT) will host a seminar in Far West Texas next [...]
U.S. economy enters second-longest growth period
The U.S. is now 111 months past the last recession—the second-longest growth period for the U.S. economy. But Agricultural Prospects [...]
Auction adventures launched on My American Farm
A new My American Farm game, along with supporting resources for two separate age groups, third through fifth graders and [...]
Central Texas consumers, farmers connect over lunch
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Winner, winner—cheap chicken for lunch! Customers at four Bush’s Chicken in Waco recently got a [...]
Dairy could feel brunt of tariffs
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist U.S. dairy would be negatively impacted from proposed Chinese tariffs, according to a recent study. [...]
Idaho FFA chapters visit Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses. Students from three central Idaho [...]
More U.S. consumers are dining out
Since 2010, U.S. consumers are spending more money dining out than for food prepared at home. The recent installment of [...]