U.S. ag trade deficit widens, headed to record levels
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook provides projections for exports and imports, offering [...]
Wildfire assistance deadline extended to May 31
The deadline to apply for wildfire assistance through the Texas Farm Bureau Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund has been extended. Applications [...]
Heat, insects destroy RGV produce
The Valley Morning Star reports produce growers in the Rio Grande Valley are struggling to save their cool season crops [...]
Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights voluntary land stewardship
In Texas, Soil and Water Stewardship Week is April 30-May 7 and the focus this year is “No Land No [...]
Death tax repeal included in new White House tax plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor It looks like the Trump administration will attempt to bury the death tax once and [...]
Program provides hands-on ag education
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer A group of Denton-area high school agriculture students had the opportunity to put their textbooks [...]
Texas Tech receives two USDA grants
The College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources at Texas Tech University has received two grants totaling more than $895,000 [...]
TFB, AFBF applaud Regulatory Accountability Act
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) strongly support the bipartisan Regulatory Accountability Act. Senators Rob [...]
Arrington, Bailes reflect on first few months in office
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A pair of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members are making waves in Austin and Washington, [...]