H-2A wage rates increase labor costs in Texas, U.S.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Farmers in Texas and across the nation will have to pay more per hour for H-2A workers this year. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its first iteration of [...]
Collegiate Farm Bureau students learn at TFB officer retreat
By Julie Tomascik Editor Students who serve in leadership positions with the eight Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters attended an officer [...]
Assiter family carves out legacy in the heart of ‘Pumpkin Capital USA’
By Shelby Shank Field Editor By the time autumn settles across the High Plains, fields in Floydada are dotted [...]
Farmers ask for help to survive economic challenges
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic [...]
Rollins addresses potential aid package for farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A potential aid package for U.S. farmers appears to be on hold. Earlier this month, [...]
Bill would create harvest incentive insurance for cotton farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Legislation recently introduced in Congress aims to strengthen the cotton industry and protect critical processing [...]
DOL to change H-2A wage rate methodology
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration is changing the way wage rates are calculated for the H-2A [...]
Hunter, landowner awareness can help screwworm early detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters and landowners are being asked to stay alert for signs of New [...]
USDA, Department of Justice to investigate input prices
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are working together to [...]