Grants available to Texas ag mech educators
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ten agricultural mechanics and metal technologies educators will be awarded grants this year through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Ag Mechanics Grant Program. The $2,500 grants will provide the educators additional [...]
Farms face increased financial pressure
This week, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall told lawmakers low commodity prices and falling net farm income are [...]
Cotton farmers evaluate planting options
Decision time is here for High Plains cotton farmers as planting season approaches. With low commodity prices, input costs rising [...]
New online beef resources available
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Beef Council have developed a new comprehensive website that offers instructional [...]
Rains bring mixed feelings for Gulf Coast farmers
By Shala Watson TFB Public Relations Intern Recent heavy rains in Matagorda County this week have brought mixed feelings for [...]
Eminent domain hearing focuses on landowners
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor High stakes negotiations and low-ball offers occur too often during eminent domain proceedings in the [...]
Dr. Judd: Notes for calving season
Spring calving season is in full swing, and identification and prevention are key to a successful season. “If you have [...]
Farm Bureau leaders on Capitol Hill
By Justin Green Staff Writer More than 150 Texas farmers and ranchers are in Washington, D.C. as part of Texas [...]
Low commodity prices bring high level of government support
U.S. farmers will likely receive the highest government aid in a decade due to the surplus of crops accompanied by [...]