High pollen levels mark the start of cedar fever in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cedar fever season has arrived in Texas. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released from mountain cedar trees, also known as Ashe junipers. These trees are abundant [...]
Growers prompted to observe pesticide labels, product requirements
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Growers are encouraged to strictly follow pesticide labels and product requirements. Dr. Peter Dotray, professor [...]
Ford extends $1,000 offer on vehicles
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ford Motor Company has extended its $1,000 bonus cash offer for Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members [...]
2017 ag exports were strong
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The United States agricultural sector had high productivity in 2017, thanks in large part to [...]
Farmers expected to plant more sorghum
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter American farmers are forecast to grow more grain sorghum this year to keep up with [...]
County programs highlighted at AFBF annual meeting
By Julie Tomascik Editor Floyd-Briscoe County Farm Bureau and Austin, Walker and Wharton County Farm Bureaus were recognized during the [...]
Ag law experts review legal issues affecting farmers
Court decisions and changes in the law can have significant impacts on farm and ranch businesses, according to two agricultural [...]
Trump promotes rural development initiative to Farm Bureau members
President Donald Trump yesterday unveiled a major initiative designed to strengthen a rural economy that has lagged behind urban areas [...]
Perdue highlights priorities, accomplishments at Farm Bureau convention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is being reoriented with a new focus on farmers, its customers and has already built [...]