TFB president urges Congress to fund, enhance voluntary conservation programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Voluntary conservation practices help farmers and ranchers better steward the land and should remain in the next farm bill, Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening told a Congressional subcommittee this [...]
Coastal Land Legacy Initiative promotes benefits of conservation easements
The Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) is helping to advance the conservation of privately owned lands in the Gulf Coast [...]
USDA releases agricultural trade projections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in September. The agency forecasts a rise [...]
Texas farmer Jeremy Brown needs your vote
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A Texas farmer could be a national spokesperson for agriculture. But he needs your vote. [...]
USDA invests in rural America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new private investment fund with the potential to inject [...]
Brazil lifts ban on U.S. corn imports
Brazilian regulators have lifted the ban on GMO corn imports. The National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) met recently to authorize [...]
Beef prices forecast low through 2019
Beef prices could remain low through 2019, according to industry experts. The quick cattle herd expansion after years of prolonged [...]
Agritourism liability signs available
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farm visits help consumers connect the dots in agriculture. But are there ways for [...]
Walnut caterpillar hits pecan trees
The walnut caterpillar has been spotted on some pecan trees in Central and South Texas this fall. Bald spots on [...]