Applications open for AFBF’s veteran farmer award
The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Farm Credit, is seeking applicants for the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. The award recognizes U.S. military veterans or service members for excellence in farming or agriculture and [...]
USDA predicts increases in meat production in 2019
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Beef, pork, broiler, egg, milk and turkey production are all forecast to grow next year, [...]
Damages lowered in North Carolina hog farm lawsuit
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor More than a week after a jury handed down a verdict to neighbors of a [...]
Proposed amendments could sink farm bill, hurt agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Farm and ranch families, now is the time to talk to your congressman. Texas Farm [...]
Agronomist: Be on the lookout for pests
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As corn, cotton and grain sorghum continue to mature across the southern parts of the [...]
Enrollment open for Texas International Cotton School
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Cotton is king in Texas, and students can develop a deeper understanding of the commodity [...]
AFBF calls for talks with China before tariffs
Warning that tariffs targeting China would ultimately hurt U.S. farmers and ranchers, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) urges U.S. [...]
Black-capped vireo delisted from endangered species
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Improved and sustainable populations of the black-capped vireo led officials to remove the bird from [...]
What to eat, how food is grown sparks discussion
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A disconnect often exists between the farmer who grows the crops and the consumer buying [...]