New legislation aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced last week aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers who have been affected by lack of water payments from Mexico. The South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance [...]
USDA accepting comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting comments to a proposal for a nationwide research and promotion checkoff [...]
Farm Bureau ready to work with Trump cabinet
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The future of immigration policy, land regulation, tax reform, trade and other issues important to [...]
Vilsack will continue service to agriculture sector
After serving eight years as Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack will continue to serve agriculture, although in a new capacity. Vilsack [...]
Discovering Farmland curriculum available
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently launched Digital Exploration and Interactive Lesson Plans as part of its Discovering Farmland [...]
Texas Legislature opens with fewer dollars, new members
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The 85th Texas Legislature gaveled in on Jan. 10, with reduced state revenue, [...]
Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates announced
The second annual Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates have been set for June 12-15 and July 5-8. The June conference [...]
Town halls set for Texas corn farmers
Texas corn farmers can now guide efforts for their state checkoff and association, according to the Texas Corn Producers (TCP). [...]
Changing USDA definition of a farm could bring more accuracy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture defines a farm as “any place that has or normally could [...]