Crabapple Fire burns over 9,800 acres near Fredericksburg
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Crabapple Fire—fueled by extreme drought conditions, high winds and low humidity—burned 9,858 acres north of Fredericksburg last month. The fire started March 15 and was fully contained six [...]
TFB’s wildfire assistance deadline approaches
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to apply for assistance through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund is [...]
Deal reached to reopen Chinese markets to U.S. beef
Technical barriers of trade have prevented sales for more than six months since China announced it had last lifted its [...]
Texas peanut acreage on the decline
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Higher cotton prices could mean fewer peanuts in Texas fields this year. Peanut acreage is [...]
Dow AgroSciences donates to wildfire victims
The recent wildfires that roared across the Southern Plains caused unprecedented damage to ranch land, cattle, wildlife and personal property. [...]
Senate confirms Gorsuch for Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch for a position on the Supreme Court Friday, April [...]
Secretary of Agriculture vote set for April 24
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor After a 13-week wait, prospective Secretary of Agriculture George “Sonny” Perdue will make his way [...]
Moore wins TFB Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students discussed the future of agriculture and their role in it during Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
USDA announces $2.4 million to relieve veterinary shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $2.4 million in available funding to [...]