Trump administration cuts grant for Texas high-speed rail
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Trump administration terminated a $63.9 million federal planning grant intended for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston. The U.S. Department of Transportation, in agreement with the [...]
Mexico, surplus, wild pigs weigh on Texas corn farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor There should be plenty of corn for livestock across the state this year. Although a [...]
Good, bad news in CWD report
Texas has recorded its first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging whitetail and elk. Those conclusions were recorded [...]
Texas farmers see early emergence of pests
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The dry and mild winter Texas experienced this year allowed farmers in many regions to [...]
USDA delays GIPSA rule implementation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay implementation of a controversial rule in the meat and livestock sector and [...]
Canadian official says country open to discussing trade, NAFTA
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Trade and investment between Canada and the United States, two-way, is worth $2 [...]
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 [...]