USDA moves to limit solar, wind projects on farms
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will no longer support solar and wind projects on productive farmland or allow solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries to be used [...]
Take learning outside with TFB’s garden grant program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist In today’s technology-driven learning environment, some schools are taking classroom learning outside or incorporating hands-on [...]
USDA launches trade mitigation programs
The trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign [...]
Rice farmers see near-record yield totals
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Near-record yields of quality rice has Texas rice farmers considering a second harvest, according to [...]
USDA designates 37 Texas counties as disaster areas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 37 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Farmers and ranchers in Blanco, [...]
New site helps rural areas bridge broadband gap
A new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity was launched this week. It also highlights the ways [...]
USDA: Sick cow poses no risk to food supply, human health
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports there is no present risk to the food [...]
Dove season impacted by drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Dove hunters across the state may have varying levels of success due to drought conditions [...]
Applications available for TFB Free Enterprise Speech Contest
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Students interested in gaining communication skills, advancing their leadership skills and potentially earning scholarship money [...]