Farmers caught in perfect storm of economic challenges
Farmers, particularly those growing grain crops, are struggling economically due to a number of key challenges. Sam Kieffer, vice president of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), said this is a rare intersection [...]
Texas plant receives USDA grant for meat processing
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist One Texas business was awarded funds through the latest round of grants from the U.S. [...]
Apply for inaugural Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence
The Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence is a new recognition program launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) with [...]
Signup open for 2024 Jumpstart, Activate through Student Success Series
By Hunter Glasson Communications Intern Incoming eighth and ninth grade students have the opportunity to grow leadership skills and learn [...]
Texas Climate-Smart Initiative open to landowners
Farmers, ranchers and small forest owners across the state who volunteer to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices can apply for financial [...]
Clean fuel tax credits out of reach for many farmers
Sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production tax credits have the potential to benefit farmers while lowering America’s carbon emissions, [...]
Milk demand on the rise, but farmer prices decline
Consumer demand and dairy production are on the rise, but the milk prices that dairy farmers receive remain in [...]
Seed to sip: John Evans has the ‘spirit’ of farming in Bell County
By Shelby Shank Field Editor When John Evans left his job in IT to farm full time, he wanted [...]
Deadline nears to apply for ERP aid for 2022 natural disasters
Commodity and specialty crop farmers have until Aug. 14 to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Emergency Relief [...]