Texas Farm Bureau members advocate for agriculture at state Capitol
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members recently visited the state Capitol to discuss legislation impacting Texas agriculture. “It’s important for young farmers and ranchers to speak with our representatives because it [...]
Farmers, ranchers make capitol connections
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Legislature is back in session, but what happens in Austin doesn’t just stay in [...]
Bacon shortage? Not really.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Despite news reports to the contrary, there’s no shortage of bacon in the United States. [...]
Drought increases in Valley, lower Coastal Bend
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor There’s mixed news for Texans in this week’s Water Weekly report from the Texas Water [...]
Supreme Court nominee to hear environmental issues, if approved
The ninth, and empty, seat on the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) may soon be filled if President Donald Trump has [...]
U.S. beef herd continues to expand
A pair of new reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals an expanding beef cattle market in the [...]
U.S. sheep, goat numbers decline
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals fewer sheep and goats this year. “We are now [...]
Recent executive orders could lead to immigration reform
President Donald Trump’s recent orders addressing border security could be a step toward Congress’ consideration of immigration reform, according to [...]
Wildfire prevention—before it’s too late
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Without a warning, wildfires can spread across hundreds, even thousands, of acres, leaving livestock, [...]