Texas Farm Bureau state director testifies on Mexico water debt
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Mexico currently owes the U.S. over 1 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty, a shortfall that has significantly impacted farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley. [...]
Reduce herd losses to blackleg
Clostridial diseases can challenge the health of a cow herd. And blackleg is one disease that many ranchers often encounter. [...]
Bring agriculture to life in your school
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Agriculture is a mystery for some students. Its deep roots in Texas lie just beyond [...]
Texas onion farmers don’t want El Niño
Onion farmers in Texas faced serious issues with the rainfall the state received last year, according to The Packer. The [...]
GMO labeling bill moves forward
A seven-page bipartisan bill that calls for a voluntary national standard for GMO labeling is moving forward. This morning, the [...]
Drop in farmland acres, increase in farm size
A recent report shows a million-acre drop in farmland acres and an increase in farm size. It’s a slow-moving, but [...]
Everything’s coming up roses in East Texas
Warmer temperatures and an adequate amount of rain this winter will help the East Texas rose industry have a successful [...]
TPP will boost farm exports, income
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will tear down trade barriers and help level the playing field for U.S. agricultural exports to [...]
Supreme Court lets Chesapeake Bay plan stand
The U.S. Supreme Court decided today not to review the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) challenge on the Environmental Protection [...]