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), [...]
U.S., China sign agreement allowing more dairy exports
The United States and China have signed a memorandum of understanding that the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) says will [...]
Weather watchers eyeing developments in Gulf
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager It’s officially summer, and most Texans are doing their best to stay cool [...]
Summer teacher workshops to focus on agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor The school year is over, and the classrooms are quiet. But there’s more to learn for [...]
Ag teachers learn to change dialogue about agriculture
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Less than 2 percent of the U.S. population is made up of farm and ranch [...]
Texas watermelon crop looks good
According to most reports, the watermelon crop across the state is faring well. Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension [...]
New development could help control bacterial blight in cotton
A devastating disease that wiped out thousands of acres of cotton annually is back. And it’s affecting cotton that was [...]
Three named to interim leadership positions at USDA
Just days after announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will likely have to wait until September to fill several [...]
Amazon to acquire Whole Foods
Online heavyweight Amazon.com is entering the brick and mortar sector. The company announced Friday a $13.7 billion deal to acquire [...]