Texas Farm Bureau joins statewide water coalition
A statewide coalition of Texas business leaders and organizations, including Texas Farm Bureau, launched an initiative to urge the Texas Legislature to establish a dedicated revenue source to fund future water projects. Texas’ population and [...]
NASS report gives insight on Texas, national crop progress
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas farmers planted more soybeans and cotton this year, and less corn, falling slightly short [...]
Annual sales tax holiday set for Aug. 11-13
Get ready to save, Texas! The annual Sales Tax Holiday will begin Friday, Aug. 11, and run through Sunday, Aug. [...]
Will farmers see a profit this year?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Low commodity prices will likely mean another tight year for Texas farmers. Average prices for [...]
New ‘Food and Farm Facts’ book available
The new Food and Farm Facts book, map and pocket guide, produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, [...]
Boerne workshop focuses on conservation easements
The Cibolo Conservancy Land Trust, in partnership with the Hill Country Alliance, will host a landowner workshop on conservation easements [...]
Agricultural lease rates decline in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas farmers and ranchers are paying slightly less, in most instances, to rent pasture and [...]
Viral bird, mosquito disease confirmed in Texas horse
For the first time this year, a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in Texas. A horse [...]
Dow, DuPont merger nears completion
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor In just a few short weeks, the merger between Dow Chemical Company and DuPont will [...]