Majority of income for farm families comes from off-farm jobs
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A recent Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) underscores a growing reality: most U.S. farm families rely heavily on income earned off the farm to [...]
Smith County Farm Bureau named ‘Most Outstanding’
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Passion for agricultural advocacy, dedication to their community and a growing membership earned Smith County [...]
Growers prompted to observe pesticide labels, product requirements
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Growers are encouraged to strictly follow pesticide labels and product requirements. Dr. Peter Dotray, professor [...]
Ford extends $1,000 offer on vehicles
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ford Motor Company has extended its $1,000 bonus cash offer for Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members [...]
2017 ag exports were strong
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The United States agricultural sector had high productivity in 2017, thanks in large part to [...]
Farmers expected to plant more sorghum
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter American farmers are forecast to grow more grain sorghum this year to keep up with [...]
County programs highlighted at AFBF annual meeting
By Julie Tomascik Editor Floyd-Briscoe County Farm Bureau and Austin, Walker and Wharton County Farm Bureaus were recognized during the [...]
Ag law experts review legal issues affecting farmers
Court decisions and changes in the law can have significant impacts on farm and ranch businesses, according to two agricultural [...]
Trump promotes rural development initiative to Farm Bureau members
President Donald Trump yesterday unveiled a major initiative designed to strengthen a rural economy that has lagged behind urban areas [...]