U.S. ag trade deficit widens, headed to record levels
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook provides projections for exports and imports, offering [...]
Farm Bureau urges Senate to act on farm bill
By Julie Tomascik Editor The latest census data and predictions of record farm income declines are signs that farmers and [...]
TFB AgLead XVI tours California agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XVI class traveled to California in August to learn [...]
Over 2.2 million additional acres enrolled in CRP
An additional 2.2 million acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), bringing the total enrollment “very near” the [...]
Municipalities allegedly violate right to farm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Almost one year after voters in Texas overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment protecting the right [...]
YF&R committee explores Texas ag through exchange program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new exchange program offers Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Advisory [...]
Support program invests in future of Texas cotton
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers in the Cotton Incorporated Texas State Support Program recently approved funding to support [...]
Livestock Mandatory Reporting live cattle dashboard available
The Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The [...]
Farmers, ranchers need Congress to focus on tax reform
When Congress returns from its August recess, farmers and ranchers need lawmakers to focus on tax reform in addition [...]