FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) took effect on June 1. The FMMO structure, according to American Farm Bureau [...]
NWTF making noise in San Antonio
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The sounds of turkey calls are echoing on the grounds of the San [...]
AFBF launches book publishing effort for children
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched Feeding Minds Press, a new publishing company focused on books for [...]
Ice damage to irrigation equipment could cost thousands, not covered
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A rising number of irrigation sprinkler repair calls have been made during these winter months [...]
Zebra mussel infestations upgraded for two Texas lakes
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) upgraded the classifications of two Central Texas lakes [...]
HLSR: Celebrating Texas agriculture, Houston post-Hurricane Harvey
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Just months ago, Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas’ largest metropolis, but even Mother Nature can’t keep [...]
Net farm income projected to drop to 12-year low
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist After a slight rebound in 2017, farm income is projected to drop to its lowest [...]
AFBF calls for support of Securing America’s Future Act
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is calling on all members of Congress to support House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob [...]
Farmers continue food conversations at Mother Earth fair
By Julie Tomascik Editor When it comes to food, there’s plenty of fights. From farming practices to the crops grown, [...]