Rail merger would be costly for farmers
The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets have been squeezed to the [...]
Bill would strengthen ag finance programs in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas agriculture continues to face financial challenges that threaten the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across [...]
Helpful tips to prevent snake encounters this spring
By Shelby Shank Field Editor With warmer temperatures on the horizon, snakes are becoming more active across Texas, increasing the [...]
Floods devastate Rio Grande Valley fields, crops
By Julie Tomascik Editor Relentless rain pummeled the Rio Grande Valley late last week, leaving thousands of acres of farmland [...]
Disaster declaration issued for RGV flooding
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for four counties in the Rio Grande Valley [...]
Texas students learn about pickles through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Big jars, crunchy bites and a salty-sour kick—Texas students learned about pickles through Texas Farm [...]
USDA urged to ramp up efforts against New World screwworm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including 25 from Texas, is urging the U.S. Department of [...]
Texas feedyard operator shares trade priorities with Congress
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A Texan was in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss the importance of agricultural trade [...]
TFB, USDA to host two-day workshop for teachers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Future Scientists Program are [...]