Texas farmers, ranchers advocating in Washington, D.C.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Nearly 300 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members are in Washington, D.C. this week meeting with lawmakers, their staff and cabinet officials about issues impacting agriculture. It’s part of TFB’s annual [...]
TAHC, Texas A&M receive $1.29 million for animal disease response
Six projects in Texas were awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection [...]
Report highlights food, ag as economic drivers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. food and agriculture sectors continue to drive the nation’s economy, supporting jobs, wages [...]
New children’s book about growing blueberries
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new children’s book, I LOVE Blueberries!, takes readers on a fun, educational journey about growing [...]
Congress considers eliminating time change
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time, ending [...]
Rio Grande Valley farmers can apply for water treaty grant
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 [...]
Texas wheat farmers face hard choices as drought deepens
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought has once again put Texas wheat farmers in a tough position, and this year’s [...]
FinCEN removes beneficial ownership reporting
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Treasury Department issued an interim final rule that exempts U.S. companies and individuals, including [...]
Legislation would make feral swine program permanent
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To help farmers, ranchers and landowners better combat feral hogs and the damage they [...]