USDA announces plan to modernize ag data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a plan to modernize the agency’s agricultural data collection. “America’s farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our food and agricultural system, and USDA should respect their [...]
Hensons are finalists in 2025 TFB Excellence in Ag contest
By Julie Tomascik Editor Jacob and Laura Henson are building their dreams in Erath County. They have shaped a [...]
USDA to release second stage of disaster aid for farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Additional assistance is on the way for U.S. farmers and ranchers who suffered losses [...]
Trump administration reaches new trade deals
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The president’s trip to Southeast Asia in late October led to several trade agreements the [...]
Committee hears factors impacting seed, fertilizer prices
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is examining the factors that have led to higher [...]
USDA opens sterile fly dispersal facility in Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. [...]
TFB’s ‘Texas Ag Today’ now airing on Houston’s KTRH 740 AM
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas Ag Today morning show and podcast, produced by the Texas Farm Bureau [...]
Federal government reopens, farm bill extended again
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The record-breaking 43-day government shutdown is now over. On Wednesday evening, the U.S. House of [...]
Hunter awareness can help with fever tick, screwworm detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters are being asked to stay alert for signs of New World screwworm and [...]