Texas students learn about composting through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas students learned about composting through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students across Texas virtually “meet” with a farmer or rancher once a month [...]
Beef prices forecast low through 2019
Beef prices could remain low through 2019, according to industry experts. The quick cattle herd expansion after years of prolonged [...]
Agritourism liability signs available
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farm visits help consumers connect the dots in agriculture. But are there ways for [...]
Walnut caterpillar hits pecan trees
The walnut caterpillar has been spotted on some pecan trees in Central and South Texas this fall. Bald spots on [...]
A ‘Cruz’ through Texas agriculture
Senator Ted Cruz worked his way through the Lone Star State this week, growing his Texas agricultural perspective. Texas Farm [...]
State wildlife biologists encouraged by early success of deer hunters
There are reports of some big deer taken by Texas hunters in the first 10 days of archery season, although [...]
WASDE predicts record soybean crop
By Jessica Domel News Editor Higher yields have once again pushed U.S. soybean production to record highs, according to a [...]
Chinese honey, expenses weigh on Texas beekeepers
By Jessica Domel News Editor American honeybees are rebounding, but new reports indicate it may be beekeepers who are on [...]
USDA to purchase $20 million of cheese
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to purchase $20 million of cheddar cheese to reduce a private cheese surplus [...]