USDA urged to ramp up efforts against New World screwworm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including 25 from Texas, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand their New World screwworm (NWS) eradication and containment efforts to protect [...]
Farmers, ranchers ask Congress to strengthen safety net
The American Farm Bureau Federation and 11 other farm and ranch groups recently asked congressional budget and appropriations committees to [...]
New label amendments for Topguard Terra
Farmers now have additional options that allow application of Topguard Terra fungicide before or after planting. The Texas Department of [...]
Sorghum Checkoff releases videos on sugarcane aphid management
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program recently released eight videos on sugarcane aphid management for 2017. The video series provides growers [...]
Ready, Set, Go! Be prepared for wildfires
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Officials and landowners are surveying the losses after fast-moving wildfires burned through the Texas Panhandle [...]
Deadline approaches for TFB’s Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Time is running out to apply for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet and [...]
Property tax deadlines approaching
Spring brings wildflowers, fresh forage and taxes. And there are several upcoming tax deadlines Texas landowners need to be aware [...]
Farm Mom of the Year nominations are open
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Farm moms play a vital role on the farm, with their families and in [...]
Early NAFTA talks could begin soon
American trade and commerce officials could soon begin work with Canada and Mexico to renegotiate the decades-old North American Free [...]