TFB helps FFA chapters prepare for Ag Issues contest
By Emmy Powell Communication Specialist Seven FFA chapters presented their Agricultural Issues Forum presentations to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) staff to prepare for area Leadership Development Events competitions. TFB staff listened to each presentation [...]
It’s time to plant fruit trees
If you hope to enjoy fresh Texas peaches, plums or other fruits in the coming years, the time to plant [...]
Texas dairy industry expands production
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern The United States Department of Agriculture recently reported that milk production in the top [...]
Texas agricultural programs lead youth development
By Landee Kieschnick Communications Intern Texas is known for doing everything bigger. Big hats, big steaks and big dreams. Across [...]
AFBF awaits rule on new food labeling law
A rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected soon regarding the disclosure of ingredients derived from bioengineering, [...]
Bills filed to repeal death tax
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has endorsed bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to repeal the federal estate [...]
Conferring on Cuba
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Improved ports and lighter restrictions on travel and trade may be a golden opportunity for [...]
Grand opening today for Tarleton’s new ag mech facility
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—A ribbon cutting and grand opening for Tarleton State University’s new Agricultural Field Machinery and Fabrication Laboratory was held [...]
First case of CWD detected in free-ranging Texas whitetail
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has announced chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in a hunter-harvested 1-1/2-year-old [...]