TFB recognized for 2023 member programs, achievements
By Julie Tomascik Editor Engaging with membership and creating innovative programs helped Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) receive national recognition from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). TFB received the New Horizon Award, which recognizes [...]
Rain, stewardship improve wildlife habitats
Farmers in Throckmorton and Shackelford counties are seeing more quail than they’ve seen in perhaps a decade thanks to good [...]
What do I do with all those empty pesticide jugs?
By Brant Wilbourn Associate Director Commodity & Regulatory Activities Due to state budget cuts in previous years, the Texas Commission [...]
Summer 2015: A peach of a season!
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Peach lovers in the Texas Hill Country were greeted by a pleasant sight this year—a [...]
Will a red hot cattle market cool any time soon?
The cattle market the last two years is like August weather in Texas. Red hot! More than 1,680 beef cattle [...]
Plains cotton playing catch-up
A cool, wet spring has cotton in the Texas South Plains and Rolling Plains playing catch-up. But the current hot [...]
Do you need to inspect your trailer?
By Ned Meister TFB Commodity and Regulatory Activities Director Are you still wondering if you need to inspect your trailer? [...]
Red River farmer regains land awarded to BLM
By Jessica Domel Field Editor The day Clay County farmer Tommy Henderson feared would never arrive is finally here. Thirty [...]
Deadly mosquito-borne illness found in six Texas horses
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is asking horse owners to consult their local veterinarian about vaccines for deadly mosquito-borne [...]