Open the doors to agriculture with TFB’s exhibit at events this winter, spring
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Open the doors to Texas agriculture this winter and spring through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Doorways to Agriculture exhibit. The exhibit offers an interactive learning experience about agriculture and will [...]
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 [...]
Produce is trending with consumers
Consumers continue to influence the food trends, including the produce market. And produce growers and companies are working to keep [...]
Dry conditions fuel wildfire threat across Texas
The rains Texas received this spring and early summer have quickly turned the state into a tinderbox as warm temperatures [...]