Flanagan’s ag roots grow through Collegiate Farm Bureau
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ben Flanagan grew up raising livestock, and as a college student, he’s planting his roots deeper into agriculture. He’s the fourth generation on his family’s ranch in Ballinger where they [...]
Mexico, surplus, wild pigs weigh on Texas corn farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor There should be plenty of corn for livestock across the state this year. Although a [...]
Good, bad news in CWD report
Texas has recorded its first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging whitetail and elk. Those conclusions were recorded [...]
Texas farmers see early emergence of pests
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The dry and mild winter Texas experienced this year allowed farmers in many regions to [...]
USDA delays GIPSA rule implementation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay implementation of a controversial rule in the meat and livestock sector and [...]
Canadian official says country open to discussing trade, NAFTA
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Trade and investment between Canada and the United States, two-way, is worth $2 [...]
TFB’s wildfire assistance deadline approaches
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to apply for assistance through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund is [...]
Deal reached to reopen Chinese markets to U.S. beef
Technical barriers of trade have prevented sales for more than six months since China announced it had last lifted its [...]
Texas peanut acreage on the decline
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Higher cotton prices could mean fewer peanuts in Texas fields this year. Peanut acreage is [...]