TFB’s AgLead XVI tours Southeast Texas agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Members of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XVI class toured farms, ranches and agricultural businesses in Southeast Texas this month. The session allowed AgLead members to engage with farmers, [...]
Texas pumpkin crop looking good
Despite some struggles this summer, Texas pumpkin crops are in good shape, according to Matt Norton, owner of Fiddlesticks Farms [...]
Some are tagged to teach ag
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Agricultural education programs deliver hands-on instruction, leadership development and interactive learning opportunities for students across [...]
Cattle trailers need modifications
Finished cattle are bigger and that’s causing a product quality issue, along with an industry-wide loss of an estimated $35 [...]
Texas economy growing despite industry downturns
By Jessica Domel News Editor Despite lower commodity prices and a dip in the manufacturing and oil industries, the Texas [...]
Farm Bureau invests in prepared meals firm
Freshly prepared and delivered meals are trending, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is investing in My Fit Foods™ [...]
Celebrate Cotton game highlights regional industry
The Texas High Plains cotton industry scored a big win Saturday at the fifth annual Celebrate Cotton football game in [...]
Conaway looks to 2018 Farm Bill
By Jessica Domel News Editor U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway of Midland already has his eyes set on [...]
Sales rebound for small tractors
Retail sales of tractors under 40 HP and 40-100 HP went up in August, according to the Association of Equipment [...]