TFB AgLead XVI tours California agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XVI class traveled to California in August to learn more about agriculture on the West Coast. The group of Texas farmers, ranchers and agricultural [...]
Drought, lower cow numbers trim auction barn numbers
Declining cow numbers have led to consolidation in Texas livestock auction markets following devastating droughts the past decade, according to [...]
CWD shouldn’t affect fall hunting
The Lone Star State’s most prominent wildlife species saw its first recorded case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) earlier this [...]
Timber’s a crop that takes years to harvest
By Jessica Domel Field Editor An important crop for East Texas Prep the soil. Plant the seed. Care for it. [...]
Hunter safety education course required for many
As deer and dove hunting seasons approach in the Lone Star State, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is [...]
Key performance indicators lead to cattle profits
Key performance indicators (KPI) have been used in business applications for many years, but not so much in cattle operations. [...]
APHIS tackles feral swine on national level
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and eight other government agencies have announced a nationally coordinated program to [...]
Sowing seeds for the future
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor One county Farm Bureau uniquely invests in future agricultural leaders... Small towns or big cities—agriculture [...]