USDA announces crop insurance changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the implementation of changes to the federal crop insurance programs following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes include expanding benefits for beginning [...]
Raise a glass of milk to National Dairy Month
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For some, June is the beginning of summer activities, but it’s also National Dairy Month. [...]
Hurricane season expected to be busy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The 2024 hurricane season, which began June 1, is expected to be one of the [...]
TFB garden grants available to public, private, homeschool classrooms
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Educators can cultivate a lifelong interest for agriculture in students by utilizing garden grants offered [...]
USDA, FarmRaise launch new ELAP decision tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with FarmRaise, launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees [...]
Students develop skills, connect with community leaders through Engage event
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A look at the free enterprise system, engaging with community leaders in agriculture, developing [...]
TFB offers new member benefit for H-2A program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Finding enough workers is one of the biggest challenges Texas farmers and ranchers face each year, [...]
FSA opens applications for Grassland CRP signup
Farmers, ranchers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) through the U.S. [...]
USDA proposes poultry rule under Packers and Stockyards Act
Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), poultry farmers would be guaranteed a base price [...]