Pasture, rangeland conditions show mixed bag across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions once again continue to impact much of the state’s pastures and winter forage, but some areas are experiencing increased soil moisture. Rain and snow across regions of [...]
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 [...]
Farmers, ranchers urged to submit ELD hours of service comments
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for input on the Electronic Logging Device [...]
Hale County farmers take to Capitol Hill
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In late January, Hale County Farm Bureau (CFB) board members and their families took to [...]