Favorable pasture conditions across Lone Star State
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Timely spring rains across much of Texas have led to favorable pasture and rangeland conditions heading into the typically hot and dry summer months. “We rounded out the spring months [...]
Texas agricultural programs lead youth development
By Landee Kieschnick Communications Intern Texas is known for doing everything bigger. Big hats, big steaks and big dreams. Across [...]
AFBF awaits rule on new food labeling law
A rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected soon regarding the disclosure of ingredients derived from bioengineering, [...]
Bills filed to repeal death tax
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has endorsed bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to repeal the federal estate [...]
Conferring on Cuba
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Improved ports and lighter restrictions on travel and trade may be a golden opportunity for [...]
Grand opening today for Tarleton’s new ag mech facility
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—A ribbon cutting and grand opening for Tarleton State University’s new Agricultural Field Machinery and Fabrication Laboratory was held [...]
First case of CWD detected in free-ranging Texas whitetail
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has announced chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in a hunter-harvested 1-1/2-year-old [...]
TxDOT holds freight workshops across the state
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in partnership with the Texas Freight Advisory Committee, federal, state, regional, local, private and [...]
Deadline approaches for CSP signup
Farmers and ranchers who want to take their conservation efforts to the next level have until Feb. 3 to sign [...]