Farm Bureau’s legislative wins secure strong future for ag
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas lawmakers approved several bills during the 89th legislative regular session that will impact farmers, ranchers and rural Texans. “These wins are the result of strong grassroots advocacy by our members [...]
Chinese poll to gauge perception of GMOs
China wants to know if its citizens are ready to embrace biotech crops. Next month, Tsinghua University and two other [...]
Sales tax holiday for water, energy efficient products
Texas families can save on the purchase of certain water and energy efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and [...]
TxDOT to hold freight workshops across the state
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)—in partnership with the Texas Freight Advisory Committee, federal, state, regional, local, private and public [...]
Texas milk production grows
Milk production in the United States was up 2.0 percent in April over a year ago, totaling 18.3 billion pounds, [...]
Senate votes to approve U.S. ambassador to China
The Senate voted 82 to 13 on Monday evening to approve President Donald Trump’s choice of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad [...]
Texas onions rebound from rough season
The Texas onion season had an early, but rough start in March. It has since made up for that with [...]
Texas sugarcane growers fight for trade fairness
Dumped and subsidized sugar from Mexico is still injuring U.S. growers, and Mexico has yet to be held accountable for [...]
Sneezeweed a concern for livestock
There is a weed creeping across Texas fields that is of concern for ranchers and livestock. The small-headed sneezeweed is [...]