Report shows sheep inventory up in Texas, U.S.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas sheep producers are seeing growth in their flocks, with the state’s total inventory increasing by 5% over the past year, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
Moore wins TFB Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students discussed the future of agriculture and their role in it during Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
USDA announces $2.4 million to relieve veterinary shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $2.4 million in available funding to [...]
Texas cotton acreage on the rise
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas farmers are leading the way in the United States’ cotton production this year. A [...]
Sheep, goat predation concern for livestock owners
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Livestock predation is a concern for farmers and ranchers. Coyotes and bobcats threaten the success [...]
Wheat leaf rust among disease pressures
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Texas had the warmest winter on record dating back to 1907, according to the state [...]
Some Mexico grain buyers shift focus south for supplies
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager United States officials aren’t expected to begin negotiating new trade agreements with Mexico [...]
Callahan-Shackelford County farmers, ranchers meet with urban legislators
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Callahan-Shackelford County Farm Bureau leaders made not one, but two visits to the state Capitol [...]
USDA approves emergency CRP grazing for fire-stricken ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands to aid ranchers devastated [...]