Revised forecast maintains drop in 2024 farm income
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers. The latest numbers indicate [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 2024 scholarship applications open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues to invest in youth, devoting large amounts of money and [...]
Latest USDA report shows drop in 2023 farm income
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Farm Income Forecast Report shows a significant drop between 2022 and 2023. The [...]
Texas family cultivates Christmas cheer by growing poinsettias
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Their vibrant appearance and seasonal timing make poinsettias special and beloved during the holiday [...]
Drought, other factors limit pheasant production
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pheasant hunting season opens in 37 Texas counties on Saturday, and the Texas Parks and [...]
Farmers can respond to irrigation, water management survey
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed survey codes to a selected sample of irrigators across the 50 states [...]
U.S. Senate Ag Committee discusses AI, precision technology
By Julie Tomascik Editor Precision agriculture, including artificial intelligence (AI), was the topic of a recent U.S. Senate Ag Committee [...]
Potential fishing regulation changes proposed
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To support spotted seatrout populations as they continue to recover from a freeze in 2021, [...]
Students learn ‘paw’some lessons about farm dogs
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students across the state saw a working farm dog in action through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]