TFB Summer Conference set for June 16-18, Round Rock
By Julie Tomascik Editor An overview of trending agricultural topics will be the focus of Texas Farm Bureau’s Summer Conference set for June 16-18 in Round Rock. “This conference provides valuable information to help farmers [...]
Fever ticks confirmed on Webb-Zapata County premises
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed the presence of cattle fever ticks on cattle originating from premises located in [...]
AFBF opens applications for Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is opening online applications for its fourth Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge to coincide with National [...]
Wildfire assistance deadline extended to May 31
The deadline to apply for wildfire assistance through the Texas Farm Bureau Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund has been extended. Applications [...]
Heat, insects destroy RGV produce
The Valley Morning Star reports produce growers in the Rio Grande Valley are struggling to save their cool season crops [...]
Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights voluntary land stewardship
In Texas, Soil and Water Stewardship Week is April 30-May 7 and the focus this year is “No Land No [...]
Death tax repeal included in new White House tax plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor It looks like the Trump administration will attempt to bury the death tax once and [...]
Program provides hands-on ag education
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer A group of Denton-area high school agriculture students had the opportunity to put their textbooks [...]
Texas Tech receives two USDA grants
The College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources at Texas Tech University has received two grants totaling more than $895,000 [...]