USDA updates LRP to give ranchers more flexibility
Livestock producers now have more flexibility under recent updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency outlined changes beginning with the 2026 crop year and succeeding crop [...]
New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm [...]
TFB helps FFA chapters prepare for Ag Issues contest
By Emmy Powell Communication Specialist Seven FFA chapters presented their Agricultural Issues Forum presentations to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
Students learn about longhorns through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas students learned about longhorns through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program this [...]
AFBF Convention set for January in San Antonio
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual convention is set for Jan. 24-29 in San Antonio. The event will [...]
New legislation aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced last week aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers who have [...]
Spivey is a finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Jacob Spivey, agriculture was love at first sight. “I fell in love with [...]
U.S., Mexico reach deal to assist water deliveries for Texas farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor An amended 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico may offer some relief to [...]
Kainer is finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Madalynn Kainer’s connection to agriculture runs deep, woven through generations of farming and ranching [...]