Texas farmer highlights economic pressures in agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rising input costs, falling commodity prices and economic uncertainty threaten the livelihoods of family farmers and ranchers. That’s the message Alisha Schwertner, a Texas farmer, shared before the House Agriculture Committee [...]
Red meat doesn’t increase cardiovascular disease risk factors
Researchers at Purdue University found that consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term [...]
U.S. farmers, ranchers win in trade dispute
A World Trade Organization (WTO) trade enforcement panel has ruled in favor of a U.S. challenge to wide-ranging restrictions and [...]
TFB Leadership Conference scheduled
By Jessica Domel News Editor To ensure the current and future needs of Texas farmers, ranchers and dairymen are met, [...]
Manage ponds in winter for better spring fish production
As temperatures drop across Texas, winter pond management can help improve fish production in the spring, according to Dr. Billy [...]
Ag groups seek delay of EPA’s WPS rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have petitioned the Environmental [...]
USDA invests $225 million in conservation projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced 88 conservation projects across the country to improve water quality, combat drought, enhance [...]
Promising winter grazing conditions across Texas
By Shala Watson Staff Writer The ample rainfall Texas received during the fall has helped provide a boost for forage [...]
TSSWCB works to restore Monarch butterfly habitat
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is working in cooperation with 143 soil and water conservation districts [...]