DOL suspends enforcement of burdensome labor rule
A federal court recently decided that elements of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule should be eliminated. That decision is a step in the right direction toward comprehensive labor reform, according to the [...]
Municipalities allegedly violate right to farm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Almost one year after voters in Texas overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment protecting the right [...]
YF&R committee explores Texas ag through exchange program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new exchange program offers Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Advisory [...]
Support program invests in future of Texas cotton
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers in the Cotton Incorporated Texas State Support Program recently approved funding to support [...]
Livestock Mandatory Reporting live cattle dashboard available
The Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The [...]
Farmers, ranchers need Congress to focus on tax reform
When Congress returns from its August recess, farmers and ranchers need lawmakers to focus on tax reform in addition [...]
First-ever statewide flood plan released
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved the first statewide flood plan that provides [...]
Hot, dry conditions increase risk of wildfires in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor High temperatures and dry conditions persist throughout the Lone Star State, increasing the risk of [...]
New year hunting, fishing licenses for 2024-25 on sale
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas hunters and anglers can purchase their 2024-25 hunting and fishing licenses online and at [...]