Death taxes threaten family farms, ranches
The cost of inheriting the family farm or ranch will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take steps to extend the elevated estate tax exemption. American Farm Bureau Federation [...]
Influencers, media meet on farm to talk food, agriculture
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Food and how it's grown were the focus of a Tuesday evening dinner when farmers, [...]
Senate Ag Committee advances farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry approved its 2018 Farm Bill in [...]
Caldwell County livestock judging team heads to Scotland
By Julie Tomascik Editor They were freshmen in high school and had a passion for livestock, 4-H and a willingness [...]
TAHC encourages vigilance for exotic longhorned tick
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texas veterinarians to be vigilant and proactive as they observe and collect ticks on [...]
Spring rains not enough for current drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Spring rains helped dry conditions in parts of the state, but more rain is needed [...]
Wheat harvest underway in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat harvest across Texas is in varying stages. Some farmers are finished, while others haven’t [...]
Applications now open for Young Farmer & Rancher contests
Big or small. Organic or conventional. Grass-fed or grain-fed. Each operation is unique and helps make up the diversity of [...]
Laws restrict duties of minors on farms, ranches
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If you plan to hire your children or someone else’s for extra help on the [...]