Wildfire prevention steps to protect your farm, ranch
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers and ranchers can take proactive steps to safeguard farms, ranches and homes from potential wildfires. Over the last decade, millions of acres have burned in the Lone [...]
USDA raises corn, soybean estimates again
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its corn and soybean estimates again in its November World Agricultural Supply and [...]
Texas A&M veterinary college opens new $120M complex
State leaders, officials and members of academia were among hundreds who gathered for Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine [...]
USDA 2017 CSP signup begins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is the nation’s largest conservation program with 70 million acres [...]
Texas peanut harvest winding down
Texas peanut farmers across the Southwest are hoping that higher yields and a boost in exports will help the market. [...]
Polaris member benefit available until mid-January
By Jessica Domel News Editor There’s still time for Farm Bureau members to take advantage of member-only discounts on select [...]
Texas farmer lands in national spotlight
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A West Texas cotton farmer is part of a national team to help bridge the [...]
Grain indemnity fund provides method for farmers to self-insure
Risk management is an important part of maintaining any successful business. Today, a piece of farm equipment can cost in [...]
Wait to apply nitrogen until soil cools
Soil temperatures are warmer than normal for the first couple of weeks of November across most of the U.S. due [...]