YF&R Spring Conference, Collegiate Discussion Meet set for April 4-6
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A statewide conference will provide opportunities for networking and education for farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals between the ages of 18 and 35. Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & [...]
CWD shouldn’t affect fall hunting
The Lone Star State’s most prominent wildlife species saw its first recorded case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) earlier this [...]
Drought, lower cow numbers trim auction barn numbers
Declining cow numbers have led to consolidation in Texas livestock auction markets following devastating droughts the past decade, according to [...]
Key performance indicators lead to cattle profits
Key performance indicators (KPI) have been used in business applications for many years, but not so much in cattle operations. [...]
Timber’s a crop that takes years to harvest
By Jessica Domel Field Editor An important crop for East Texas Prep the soil. Plant the seed. Care for it. [...]
Hunter safety education course required for many
As deer and dove hunting seasons approach in the Lone Star State, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is [...]
Sowing seeds for the future
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor One county Farm Bureau uniquely invests in future agricultural leaders... Small towns or big cities—agriculture [...]
APHIS tackles feral swine on national level
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and eight other government agencies have announced a nationally coordinated program to [...]