TFB’s Socks for a Cause campaign raises funds for national group
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau put its best foot forward for agricultural literacy, raising $5,310 through the Socks for a Cause campaign to support the National Ag in the Classroom Organization. “The [...]
Lower prices ahead for beef producers
Beef producers should brace for lower prices in the near term as feedlot marketing of cattle slowed during August through [...]
EPA to release new ozone standards
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release a new rule this week tightening National Ambient Air Quality Standards for [...]
Plan to halt Monarch butterfly decline announced
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Bright orange with black and white markings. The Monarch is easily the most recognizable butterfly. [...]
Drought intensifies
As we step further into fall, things are drying out across much of the Lone Star State. The latest Water [...]
New livestock traceability rule due
Preparations for disease outbreaks begin long before a crisis strikes. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health [...]
Selecting the right bull for your herd
Purchasing a herd bull can mean the difference between an improved genetic line and no calf crop at all. Dr. [...]
New sensors will improve irrigation efficiency
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Texas farmers will soon have another tool in the fight to conserve and preserve the [...]
Harvest Safety Tips From the Pros
Whether you’ve been harvesting for a lifetime or 2015 marks your first time in the combine, remember: Safety First. “You’ve [...]