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 represented on national YF&R Committee
Chandler and Jenna Bowers, members of the Carson-Armstrong County Farm Bureau in the Texas Panhandle, have been appointed to the [...]
Future TFB leaders to meet in January
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Young farmers and ranchers will inherit a bright future and a strong legacy. And leave [...]
USDA closes loophole on definition of ‘actively engaged’
Since 1987, the broad definition of “actively engaged” resulted in some general partnerships and joint ventures adding managers to the [...]
Survey to gather feedback on USDA programs
A new online survey launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will collect feedback from farmers and ranchers about [...]
Texas state checkoff program begins second year
AUSTIN, Texas–After a successful inaugural year, the Texas state beef checkoff program began its second year of collections that fund [...]
Baylor County named ‘Most Outstanding County Farm Bureau’
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Several audiences, a consistent message and a dedicated board led one county Farm Bureau to [...]
Friday winter holidays raise risk of equipment theft
With Christmas and New Year’s day both falling on Fridays, the potential for theft of equipment is especially high, according [...]
Barbecue town hall meeting attracts owners, pitmasters to Texas A&M
By Blair Fannin Texas A&M AgriLife Low corn prices are helping to produce more pounds of meat, whether it’s beef, [...]