Farmers caught in perfect storm of economic challenges
Farmers, particularly those growing grain crops, are struggling economically due to a number of key challenges. Sam Kieffer, vice president of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), said this is a rare intersection [...]
Texas 4-H 2024 TFB scholarship recipients announced
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cassia Hernandez, Margaret Ogea and Tyler Rafa are the 2024 recipients of the $5,000 scholarships [...]
Statewide deer carcass disposal regulations approved
Statewide deer carcass disposal regulations were adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission last month. They will go into [...]
USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports by July 15
Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. [...]
Workshop empowers ag teachers, equips them with resources
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agricultural science teachers early in their career spent two days with educational and agricultural experts [...]
AgVentures Challenge finalists visit Washington, D.C.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Finalists of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2023 AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It [...]
Legacy of the land: Benitez carries on family’s ranching dream
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Giovana Benitez, ranching is a passion, but it’s also honoring a dream and [...]
AFBF challenges EPA emissions rule for new heavy-duty vehicles
Several groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), joined the American Petroleum Institute (API) in filing a lawsuit [...]
TFB’s outstanding teacher award nominations are open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Teachers’ efforts to plant seeds of knowledge about agriculture can earn them recognition from the [...]