USDA to begin disbursing $10 billion through ECAP
By Julie Tomascik Editor The $10 billion in Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) funds are being released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The economic assistance payments are for farmers who grow corn, [...]
Agriculture, manufacturing highlighted in NAFTA objectives
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The Trump administration’s intentions and goals for renegotiating the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement [...]
FSA county committee nominations due Aug. 1
Texas farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 1 to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
China signs near-record deal for U.S. soybeans
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor If realized, a new contract between China and the United States will be the second [...]
AFBF lists farm bill goals
With serious economic challenges facing agriculture, underscored by even deeper concerns in some commodity sectors, the American Farm Bureau Federation [...]
TFB engages students one seed at a time
By Julie Tomascik Editor One seed plants a new world for Texas students and brings agricultural concepts to life in [...]
Health professionals learn more about beef
Leading Texas health, nutrition and fitness experts recently joined the Texas Beef Council (TBC) for Live Well 2017. The workshop, [...]
AFBF, National FFA work together to advocate for ag education
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National FFA Organization yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to grow leaders, build communities [...]
YF&R Fall Tour set for Sept. 8-10, Huntsville
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The 2017 Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Fall Tour provides a unique [...]