TFB testifies on critical issues facing Texas agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Water shortages, loss of agricultural land, regulatory overreach and foreign ownership continue to put pressure on Texas farmers and ranchers. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) State Legislative Director Charlie Leal testified [...]
Time to renew ag sales tax registration
By Brant Wilbourn TFB Associate Director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities A valid agricultural and timber registration number is required [...]
Drought intensifies, expands
Nearly 30 percent of Texas is now experiencing dry or drought-like conditions. According to the latest drought monitor from the [...]
Ag on the small screen
Coming soon to a television near you—American agriculture! A group of men and women representing America's farmers and ranchers recently [...]
Study: Fewer laborers, higher milk prices
A reduction in the number of foreign-born laborers could cause the price of milk to nearly double in the United [...]
Raising the bar for beef education
The Texas Beef Checkoff is investing in the next generation of top chefs. Culinary arts advisors from across the state [...]
Scrapie eradication program to get a boost
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor U.S. sheep and goat farmers have scrapie on the run. And the U.S. Department of [...]
Noble Foundation celebrates 70th anniversary
One man can change the world. Lloyd Noble did–twice–and his vision continues to benefit agriculture 70 years later. In the [...]
New Ear Tags
Checking up on your cattle is about to become a whole lot easier. Dr. Bob Judd, host of Texas [...]