Legislation would impose penalty for water treaty noncompliance
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A group of Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation they say will add teeth to the 1944 Water Treaty and compensate Rio Grande farmers impacted by a lack of reliable water [...]
Mountain lion harvest reporting proposal withdrawn
By Julie Tomascik Editor A proposal that would have required mandatory mountain lion harvest reporting in Texas was withdrawn from [...]
Ellis joins TFB Communications team as summer intern
The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Communications division welcomes Keona Ellis of Bandera County as the 2026 summer intern. Ellis [...]
USDA to notify landowners of expanded base acre eligibility
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year, farmers across the nation have the opportunity to add farm bill safety net [...]
Growing deer populations impact Texas crops
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Deer populations continue to grow across Texas, and some are helping themselves to farmers’ [...]
USDA expands livestock insurance options
Livestock and dairy farmers will see updates to several insurance programs available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) beginning [...]
Farm From School gives 6-12 students inside look at forestry
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas students in grades 6-12 learned about forestry and lumber production during the final spring [...]
Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients named
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Three college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student [...]
USDA provides update on fertilizer production projects
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The world’s largest ammonia plant, which is expected to help strengthen the U.S.’ fertilizer supply [...]