Texas Farm Bureau launches enhanced AgLead XVII leadership program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a newly enhanced leadership program, AgLead XVII, to cultivate the next generation of agricultural advocates and leaders. Applications are now open for the two-year, immersive program [...]
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 [...]
Senate farm bill markup set for Wednesday
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition is set to consider its version of the farm bill Wednesday, June [...]
Senate releases farm bill draft
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition unveiled its draft of the 2018 Farm [...]
USDA’s Farmers.gov receives funding for development
Today, the Technology Modernization Fund Board (Board) awarded $10 million in funding to support the development of USDA’s Farmers.gov customer [...]