Wharton County Farm Bureau hosts Ag Day, celebrates 25 years
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Wharton County Farm Bureau once again shared agricultural information with elementary students in the community through its annual ag day. This year marks the silver anniversary for the event that [...]
TFB FarmLead V tours California agriculture
A three-hour flight opened the doors for 12 Texas farmers and ranchers to view different agricultural operations and regulations in [...]
AFBF president tours Texas Hill Country ranch
By Jessica Domel News Editor Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of our nation’s capital, American Farm Bureau [...]
West Nile, Zika viruses concern for Texas growers
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Summer means warm weather and a busy harvest season. This year, it’s also bringing an [...]
Salmonella linked to backyard poultry
The ongoing salmonella outbreak has sickened 611 people in 45 states, including Texas, according to the Center for Disease Control [...]
GMO labeling bill signed into law
Almost two weeks after the Senate gave final congressional approval for the GMO labeling bill, President Obama signed the law [...]
New FAA drone rules impact agriculture
The drone market has skyrocketed in agriculture over the past several years. But farmers and ranchers have been waiting for [...]
Several important FSA deadlines approaching
The Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) is urging farmers to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss [...]
Indigo Cotton a new water efficiency product
Water is a precious resource, and the demand for water-efficient crops continues to grow. A Boston-based company has developed a [...]