AFBF Convention set for January in San Antonio
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual convention is set for Jan. 24-29 in San Antonio. The event will offer unique insights on the policies and perspectives that will affect farms, ranches and agribusinesses [...]
Cash rent rates increase for Texas pasture, cropland
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cash rent rates in Texas increased for pastureland and irrigated cropland, according to the new [...]
Texas cotton crop suffers through another hot, dry year
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Anticipation and hope filled cotton farmers for this year’s crop, but limited rainfall and triple-digit [...]
EPA extends comment period on herbicide proposal
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment period to Oct. 22 for its [...]
Doorways to Agriculture exhibit brings farm life to consumers
By Julie Tomascik Editor The world of Texas agriculture is open to consumers this fall through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Young farmers, ranchers learn about Hill Country ag on Fall Tour
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Wildlife, vineyards, orchards and forage production were a part of the 2023 Texas Farm Bureau [...]
TFB’s outstanding teacher award nominations open
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Teachers can gain recognition from the state’s largest farm and ranch organization by sowing the [...]
USDA drought assistance available to livestock producers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the [...]
RMA made changes to whole farm revenue protection, micro policies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is improving crop insurance options for small and diversified farmers through improvements [...]