Ag Secretary nominee Rollins outlines priorities
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins of Texas outlined her priorities and answered questions on the farm bill, agricultural trade deficit, tariffs, animal disease outbreaks and nutrition programs [...]
Texas corn farmers appointed to national leadership positions
Six Texas corn farmers were recently chosen to serve in key advising positions for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), [...]
Nation’s first cotton bale sells for $16,500
The official certified first bale of cotton sold for $16,500, including add-ons and a $3,000 donation, at the First Bale [...]
Take classroom learning outside
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A little dirt never hurt. And Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Learning from the Ground Up program [...]
Grazing management could increase profit for ranchers
Better grazing management can help cut winter feeding costs and could increase profits for ranchers, according to research from the [...]
EPA says glyphosate likely not carcinogenic
After much controversy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report concluding that glyphosate is likely not carcinogenic to humans. [...]
Protect your wallet, identity with VerifID
By Shala Watson Staff Writer It can start with a sudden drop in your checking account. A suspicious call from [...]
Celebrating Texas agriculture at the State Fair
By Jessica Domel News Editor Big Tex is tipping his legendary hat to Texas farmers, ranchers and dairymen. The 55-foot [...]
Favorable forage conditions heading into fall
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Fall has arrived. But in typical Texas style, the hot temperatures are still hanging on. [...]