TFB state director testifies in support of HB 4163
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Despite the overwhelming passage in 2023 of Proposition 1, which protects farmers and ranchers from unnecessary municipal regulations, some cities continue to impose restrictive rules. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
Mentor program for beginning farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a memorandum of understanding last week with officials from SCORE, the nation’s largest volunteer [...]
Committee questions withholding of glyphosate research
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform wants to know whether or not the [...]
Farmers to host farm bill discussion meeting
By Julie Tomascik Editor The 2018 Farm Bill is on the horizon, and Texas farmers and ranchers are gearing up [...]
Poll: Tax reform needed for farmers, America
A commanding majority of American voters support tax reform, a nationwide poll shows, while most voters also support tax changes [...]
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, [...]