Federal court ends lesser prairie-chicken rule
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A federal judge ruled against a 2022 Biden administration rule that aimed to divide the lesser prairie-chicken into two separate populations under the Endangered Species Act for the first time. The [...]
Atrazine decision could cost Texas farmers millions
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Corn, sorghum and sugarcane farmers could see decreased weed management options if the Environmental Protection [...]
Longtime champion of farmers, ranchers passes away
Former Texas State Senator Bill Sims of San Angelo, a longtime champion of Texas agriculture and close friend of Texas [...]
New commercial drone regulations take effect today
The new commercial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone regulations go into effect this week, easing some burdensome regulations for farmers and [...]
New CWD zones, carcass regulations adopted
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved new chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and approved new regulations restricting carcass [...]
Planet Agriculture exhibit brings the farm to you
Fall means cooler weather for Texans to enjoy, and it brings Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Planet Agriculture exhibit to livestock [...]
Farm exports forecast to jump $6 billion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts agricultural exports to increase by $6 billion, totaling $133 billion in the fiscal [...]
Breeding soundness exams help prevent financial losses
Breeding soundness exams can help prevent financial losses for ranchers, according to AgriLife Today. Late fall and early winter is [...]
Gins may be able to clean rain-damaged cotton
By Jessica Domel News Editor There’s at least some good news for Texas cotton farmers impacted by large amounts of [...]