USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Enrollment is open through June 6. “With 1.8 million acres [...]
Texas population grew to 28.3 million in 2017
The Texas population grew to 28.3 million people last year after gaining nearly 400,000 new residents in one year, according [...]
Researchers evaluate barley as grazing alternative
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist More acreage in Texas could be planted in barley as Texas A&M AgriLife researchers continue [...]
Trump to address Farm Bureau members at national meeting
Donald J. Trump, the 45th president of the United States, will address farm and ranch families from across the nation [...]
2017 one of the most destructive years on record
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Hurricanes, floods and wildfires struck Texas and the United States in what is considered to [...]
Cattle on feed increase in Texas, U.S.
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The number of cattle on feed is up in Texas and the United States, according [...]
Cattle lice thrive in winter weather
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A common pest—lice—can bite into ranchers’ profits during the winter season when longer coats on [...]
Minimizing the risk of fumonisin
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The 2017 corn harvest may still linger in the rear view mirror for some, but [...]
TFB YF&R Leadership Conference set for Jan. 26-28, Waco
Young farmers and ranchers will inherit a bright future and a strong legacy, and they’ll leave their mark on Texas [...]