Rio Grande Valley farmers can apply for water treaty grant
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty can apply for grants through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). The $280 [...]
Pruitt, Zinke visit state Farm Bureau presidents
Two high-ranking Trump administration officials—Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke—made guest appearances Tuesday morning in [...]
TFB campaign course offers support, tools for candidates
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Interested in running for a public office? Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will host a campaign [...]
Low commodity prices may weigh on next farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor If new projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) hold true, more funding will be [...]
Combs nominated as assistant Interior secretary
Former Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has been nominated to serve as the assistant secretary of the Interior for policy, management [...]
Produce safety training set for fruit, vegetable growers
Produce safety outlined under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a federal requirement that will impact Texas farmers. The [...]
Mixed bag for Texas peaches
This year’s peach season has been a mixed bag for Texas growers. Orchards in North Texas, like Hutton Peach Farm [...]
House passes technical ag education bill
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century. The measure [...]
Brazil seeks meeting with Perdue on beef ban
Less than a month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented a ban on fresh beef from Brazil, officials [...]