Mason County Farm Bureau recognized for youth education efforts
An activity designed to grow agricultural literacy in the community was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). Mason County Farm Bureau (CFB) hosted the annual Mason County Ag Day and introduced agricultural information to [...]
Pork exports record largest year in 2017
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The largest year ever recorded in volume for U.S. pork exports was 2017, according to [...]
Transform approved for cotton in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Section 18 Emergency Exemption for the use of Transform WG has been approved for [...]
NCC survey: 13.1 million acres of cotton in 2018
U.S. cotton farmers intend to plant 13.1 million cotton acres this spring—up 3.7 percent from 2017, according to the National [...]
AFBF president meets with Senate committee
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall spoke before the U.S. Senate Committee on [...]
Farm Bureau asks court to block Obama WOTUS rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation, Texas Farm Bureau and other members of a broad industry and agricultural coalition have asked [...]
Cotton, dairy fix included in budget deal
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Just before 5 a.m. Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a landmark multi-billion dollar [...]
Wildfire season hits Texas early
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wildfire season has started early this year, as drought and environmental conditions have sparked several [...]
U.S. dairy exports increased in 2017
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. dairy industry saw an increase in exports during 2017. Total exports reached $5.48 [...]