Applications open for 2025 Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for at least 100 years can apply to the Family Land Heritage program. The program, which is administered by the Texas Department [...]
Organic sales jump 13 percent from 2014
Organic sales went up 13 percent in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) [...]
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 [...]