TFB president urges Congress to fund, enhance voluntary conservation programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Voluntary conservation practices help farmers and ranchers better steward the land and should remain in the next farm bill, Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening told a Congressional subcommittee this [...]
Ranchers on the lookout for grass tetany
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist As spring approaches in the Lone Star State, farmers and ranchers are on the lookout [...]
LEGO to make pieces from sugarcane
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist LEGO has announced plans to make bricks using plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane. The move, [...]
China warms up to U.S. beef
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter For the first time in 14 years, China has reopened its doors to American beef. [...]
Drought conditions improve, concern remains in Panhandle
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Drought conditions have improved in Texas, but some regions are still suffering from lack of [...]
Bowers recognized at AFBF YF&R conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor During the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Conference, Chandler and Jenna Bowers [...]
Overgrazing in drought conditions could bring invasive species
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Drought conditions bring high concern for wildfire activity. But the lack of rain in many [...]
Deadline approaches for TFB Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor In college and like to discuss agricultural topics? Submit your application to participate in this year’s [...]
Are essential oils safe for pets?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Veterinarians and animal groups are encouraging pet owners who use essential oils to double-check their [...]