TFB Summer Conference set for June 16-18, Round Rock
By Julie Tomascik Editor An overview of trending agricultural topics will be the focus of Texas Farm Bureau’s Summer Conference set for June 16-18 in Round Rock. “This conference provides valuable information to help farmers [...]
AFBF launches new resource for middle school teachers
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a fun, new online platform for middle school educators highlighting makerspace [...]
Cattle fever tick marches northward
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ticks, cattle and wildlife are once again at center stage in South Texas as cattle fever [...]
Winter months give farmers, ranchers time to catch up
Fences need mending. Gates need welding. Equipment needs to be repaired or replaced. Tasks can pile up fast while farmers [...]
TAHC adopts CWD, Trich rules
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) adopted two rules at its December meeting that went into effect Jan. 2. • [...]
Texas Farm Bureau sets legislative priorities
By Jessica Domel News Editor When the 85th Texas Legislature convenes this month, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will be there—ready [...]
CRP changes to help beginning farmers and ranchers
There is growing concern about the manner in which land will be transferred to the next generation of farm operators. [...]
WPS rules go into effect despite efforts by farm groups to delay
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied two agricultural organizations’ petitions to delay the implementation of the agency’s farmworker protection [...]
Valuation of easements provision part of eminent domain reform
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor About 95 percent of the land in Texas is privately owned, leaving landowners facing a [...]