Congressmen question inequality of ERP
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The chairman and former chair of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture last week questioned U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the “progressive factoring” used to determine farmers’ and [...]
TFB members named to CBB appointments
Texas Farm Bureau members Dave Edmiston and Don Smith have been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board by U.S. Secretary [...]
Farmers, ag organizations ask USDA to consider cottonseed coverage
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A combination of high inputs, low prices and no safety net could spell disaster for [...]
USDA closes loophole on definition of ‘actively engaged’
Since 1987, the broad definition of “actively engaged” resulted in some general partnerships and joint ventures adding managers to the [...]
Texas represented on national YF&R Committee
Chandler and Jenna Bowers, members of the Carson-Armstrong County Farm Bureau in the Texas Panhandle, have been appointed to the [...]
Future TFB leaders to meet in January
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Young farmers and ranchers will inherit a bright future and a strong legacy. And leave [...]
Baylor County named ‘Most Outstanding County Farm Bureau’
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Several audiences, a consistent message and a dedicated board led one county Farm Bureau to [...]
Survey to gather feedback on USDA programs
A new online survey launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will collect feedback from farmers and ranchers about [...]
Texas state checkoff program begins second year
AUSTIN, Texas–After a successful inaugural year, the Texas state beef checkoff program began its second year of collections that fund [...]