Thune legislation would repeal estate tax
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Citing the impact it has on family farms and businesses, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) introduced a bill Thursday, Feb. 13, to officially repeal the estate, or [...]
TxDOT holds 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 [...]
Deadline approaches for CSP signup
Farmers and ranchers who want to take their conservation efforts to the next level have until Feb. 3 to sign [...]
Trump stalls livestock rules
President Trump directed government agencies to delay new rule implementation by 60 days. The Farmer Fair Practices rules, which includes [...]
Making a long-term investment with bull selection
Some cattlemen seem to shy away from higher priced bulls, but when you break the numbers down, investment really isn't [...]
Texas citrus acreage expected to increase
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern It’s been a year full of optimism for many of the citrus growers in [...]
U.S. to leave Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday withdrawing the United [...]
Could peanut allergies be a thing of the past?
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies. Statistics show that about [...]
Ag on display at livestock shows
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock shows are the crossroads of urban and rural life in the Lone Star State. Planet [...]