U.S. House passes Grain Standards Reauthorization Act
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bill that would reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act, which provides procedures for grain inspections and weighing, cleared a key hurdle this week. The U.S. House of Representatives passed [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2024-25 garden grant recipients
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the Learning From the Ground Up garden [...]
Step up for ag literacy with TFB’s Socks for a Cause campaign
By Julie Tomascik Editor Put your best foot forward for agricultural literacy with the Socks for a Cause campaign [...]
Low inventory leads to uncertainty in cattle markets
A pair of recent market reports paint a picture of cattle on feed supplies remaining steady even as cash cattle prices moved [...]
USDA tags Nov. 5 for new EID rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new animal disease traceability rule goes into effect Nov. [...]
Texas pumpkin crop great this fall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite the hot summer, Texas pumpkin farmers saw increases in yields and quality. Good [...]
FARM Act would provide support to farmers facing economic challenges
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new bill aimed at offsetting financial pressure for farmers while waiting on a farm [...]
Rising quail numbers signal promising hunting season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Timely rains and improved habitat have sparked optimism for bobwhite and scaled quail hunters [...]
Wharton County Farm Bureau hosts Ag Day, celebrates 25 years
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Wharton County Farm Bureau once again shared agricultural information with elementary students in the community [...]