Applications open for TFB’s 2024 True Scholar Award
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are being accepted through March 1 for the S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award, a major scholarship offered by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). The $20,000 scholarship honors S.M. True Jr., a former [...]
Texas Corn Producers to host advanced agricultural training
Interested in learning how to better manage your farm? Texas Corn Producers is launching a new training program for agricultural [...]
Winter wheat training set for Aug. 14, Overton
Texas A&M AgriLife will host a training Aug. 14 in Overton, titled “Winter Pastures for Central and East Texas.” Presentations [...]
Senate committee to move two-year extension of tax benefits
A Senate committee is set to move a two-year extension of popular tax benefits, including wind power and biofuel credits [...]
Cattle ranchers should be on the lookout for heat stress
With the rise in heat and humidity, cattle producers should be watching for signs of heat stress in cattle, Brownfield [...]
CRP enrollment begins Sept. 1
Beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers interested in enrolling their working grasslands in the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) may [...]
98 percent of producers certify conservation compliance
According to USDA, more than 98 percent of producers have met the requirement to certify conservation compliance and will qualify [...]
Four state Farm Bureau presidents announce candidacy for AFBF president
After current American Farm Bureau President (AFBF) Bob Stallman announced he will not seek re-election, four state Farm Bureau presidents [...]
Rain barrel and water conservation workshop set for Aug. 3, Menard
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a hands-on rain barrel and water conservation workshop Aug. 3 in Menard 9 [...]