Texas rice growers face low prices, tough outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Rice harvest is underway in Texas, and growers are facing poor market conditions, high input costs and pest infestations. Most growers planted rice earlier than usual this year, aiming to [...]
USDA proposes changes to swine inspection processes
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting comments on a proposed rule that would [...]
TFB state directors tour TSTC campus
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced a new scholarship initiative with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) last year, and last week, [...]
Prevention, mitigation key to preventing wildfires
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is urging Texans to be mindful of an increased [...]
Soil health symposium set for Feb. 13-14, Lubbock
By Julie Tomascik Editor A soil health symposium will be held next month to focus on integrated cropping systems to [...]
Is gene editing the future?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Gene editing could revolutionize both agriculture and healthcare in ways that could save thousands, if [...]
Meat demand, production on the rise
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Report The world is eating more meat. And American livestock producers are increasing their production to [...]
TFB Presidents’ Conference seeks to empower leaders
By Julie Tomascik Editor The future of any organization requires strong leadership, and the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) County Presidents’ [...]
Perdue announces USDA’s farm bill, legislative principles
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018 [...]