TFB leaders serve on 2025 AFBF Issues Advisory Committees
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers provided expertise on various agricultural topics through their roles on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Issues Advisory Committees. Each committee is focused on a specific, [...]
New app can help protect herds from heat stress
Prolonged heat exposure can cause problems for cattle herds. But there’s a new tool available for ranchers to help detect [...]
Driverless tractors revealed at Farm Progress Show
Driverless tractors are no longer a concept of the future as the first equipment was demoed at the Farm Progress [...]
Sheep, goat raisers vote to increase predator assessment
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Texas sheep and goat raisers have taken a stand to fight together against a common [...]
Program helps make a difference in rural communities
Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program provides opportunities for farmers to make a difference in rural communities nationwide. Eligible [...]
2016 farm income to surpass original estimates
Following a drop in input prices and farm expenses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts the 2016 net farm [...]
AgLead XII gets look at Midwest agriculture
By Shala Watson Staff Writer A tour through America’s Heartland offered unique experiences and a better understanding of agricultural issues [...]
Texas family’s conservation efforts restore ranch’s productivity
By Melissa Blair NRCS Public Affairs Specialist Becky Sultemeier and her husband, Shelby, run a Red Brangus cattle operation on [...]
Increased armyworm activity in hayfields, pastures
Recent rains and cooler temperatures have brought some pest problems for Texas farmers and ranchers. Fall armyworm activity is on [...]