Texas Farm Bureau calls for action on water crisis
By Julie Tomascik Editor Years of severe drought conditions combined with extreme population growth are putting pressure on the state’s water resources. During a recent Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing, Texas Farm Bureau [...]
TFB names Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Curious students fill the classroom where intriguing lessons plans await them. And a teacher, passionate [...]
Saving lives, one rescue tube at a time
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Six months ago, firefighters in Lamar County worked for 20 hours to save the life [...]
Threats to federal crop insurance loom
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A deal that was expected to save crop insurance programs from $3 billion in cuts [...]
Wet spring, fall prompts wheat planting issues in some areas of Texas
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Mother Nature planted a wheat crop, and now producers want to know if it [...]
Report: Texas to be drought-free by February
Good news, Texas. By the end of February, Texas is likely to be drought-free. That’s according to a new seasonal [...]
‘Farmland’ movie lesson plans now available for teachers
To help engage high school students across the nation, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has released a set [...]
Cattle marketing, animal welfare to be featured at BIG Conference
By Blair Fannin Texas A&M AgriLife Cattle marketing options, animal welfare standards and herd restocking will be featured topics at [...]
Thanksgiving turkey preparation tips
With Thanksgiving just days away, many families across the United States are already preparing for the big day. For those [...]