YF&R Spring Conference empowers young ag leaders
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Understanding retail beef cuts, farm finances and the future of agriculture were among the topics discussed during the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Spring Conference. The [...]
Applications open for Young Farmer & Rancher contests
Big or small. Organic or conventional. Grass-fed or grain-fed. Each operation is unique, and every farmer and rancher has a [...]
Trump administration unwinding WOTUS rule
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager A proposal by the Trump administration to withdraw the “Waters of the U.S.” [...]
Bee colony losses down for U.S. beekeepers
The number of honey bee colonies lost last year is down from the previous year and shows an improvement over [...]
Funding for Texas Tech veterinary school included in budget
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Despite news Texas Tech University put its plans for a veterinary school on hold, state [...]
Pond, fish management vital during summer months
As temperatures increase across the state and as summer nears, it’s important for landowners to maintain healthy ponds and fish [...]
Farmland sales jump double-digits
Farmers National Company reports that a trifecta of sales metrics show double-digit jumps in farmland sales. The landowner services firm [...]
TAHC accepting comments on trich testing rule
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting public comments on the proposed amendments concerning official Trichomoniasis tests and cattle [...]
FSA County Committee nominations to begin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Thursday, [...]