USDA dedicates $280 million to help Valley farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Help is on the way for Texas farmers in the Rio Grande Valley who have been impacted by Mexico’s failure to deliver the water it owes the nation under the 1944 [...]
Farm Bureau ready to work with Trump cabinet
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The future of immigration policy, land regulation, tax reform, trade and other issues important to [...]
Vilsack will continue service to agriculture sector
After serving eight years as Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack will continue to serve agriculture, although in a new capacity. Vilsack [...]
Discovering Farmland curriculum available
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently launched Digital Exploration and Interactive Lesson Plans as part of its Discovering Farmland [...]
Texas Legislature opens with fewer dollars, new members
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The 85th Texas Legislature gaveled in on Jan. 10, with reduced state revenue, [...]
Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates announced
The second annual Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates have been set for June 12-15 and July 5-8. The June conference [...]
Town halls set for Texas corn farmers
Texas corn farmers can now guide efforts for their state checkoff and association, according to the Texas Corn Producers (TCP). [...]
Changing USDA definition of a farm could bring more accuracy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture defines a farm as “any place that has or normally could [...]
Herbicide-resistant weeds remain challenge for Texas farmers
Texas currently lists seven weeds as resistant to one herbicide or another, according to Southwest Farm Press. But farmers will [...]