Farmers and ranchers still need a farm bill
While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included $65.6 billion in investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to be done. Brian Glenn, director of Government Affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), [...]
HPAI continues to impact dairy, poultry industries
Both the dairy and poultry sectors are still dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The current outbreak [...]
TFB’s Thrive event motivates, equips high school seniors
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Thrive event motivated and equipped high school seniors to be [...]
Corn’s economic impact highlighted in recent study
Corn farmers contributed $151 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a recent study. The report, published by [...]
Corn harvest continues across Lone Star State
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest continues across the Lone Star State. For some farmers, like Tryne Mengers in [...]
CWD detected in Medina County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Medina County deer breeding facility, marking the fifth facility where the disease [...]
Bill introduced to remove tax burden on wildfire relief payments
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bill that would provide tax relief to Panhandle wildfire victims who received disaster-related [...]
Urban sprawl continues to pressure Texas farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Many farmers and ranchers are feeling the pressure as urban areas continue encroaching on [...]
TFB hosts workshop at ag teachers conference
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A workshop hosted by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) provided educational resources and youth program information [...]