TFB to host professional development for ag teachers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agricultural science teachers with one to five years of classroom experience can register for the Early Ag Teacher Professional Development offered by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). The two-day workshop will [...]
Texas reservoir, storage levels on the rise
For the tenth week in a row, reservoir and water storage levels across Texas are on the rise. According to [...]
Deadline approaches for Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference
By Julie Tomascik Publications Editor Young farmers and ranchers will inherit a bright future and a strong legacy. And leave [...]
Congress to consider GMO labeling, TPP approval in new year
Lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C. after the holiday break. According to POLITICO, GMO labeling, child nutrition authorization, approval of [...]
Winter storm Goliath takes toll on Texas dairy industry
A storm that dropped multiple inches of snow across the Plains area of Texas has delivered a powerful punch to [...]
Increased TDA fees now in effect
Texas farmers and ranchers will be paying more for more than 100 state fees this year. The proposed fee increases [...]
Crop, livestock projections outlined for 2016
Lower crop prices are expected to continue until a production shortage in the U.S. or other major producing region occurs, [...]
Food industry given more time to define ‘natural’
Food industry groups now have more time to weigh in on what "natural" should denote on product labels. The Food [...]
Pay close attention to grazing leases
A handshake and verbal agreement. They were once the mark of Western ranchers, but handshake deals can easily fall apart [...]