U.S. Senate passes bill to allow schools to serve whole milk
The U.S. Senate last week passed a bill that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served in schools. The bill, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, would allow schools participating in [...]
Corn’s economic impact highlighted in recent study
Corn farmers contributed $151 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a recent study. The report, published by [...]
Corn harvest continues across Lone Star State
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest continues across the Lone Star State. For some farmers, like Tryne Mengers in [...]
CWD detected in Medina County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Medina County deer breeding facility, marking the fifth facility where the disease [...]
Bill introduced to remove tax burden on wildfire relief payments
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bill that would provide tax relief to Panhandle wildfire victims who received disaster-related [...]
Urban sprawl continues to pressure Texas farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Many farmers and ranchers are feeling the pressure as urban areas continue encroaching on [...]
TFB hosts workshop at ag teachers conference
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A workshop hosted by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) provided educational resources and youth program information [...]
Texas NRCS announces additional sign up for 2024 NWQI
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced an additional [...]
Thompson open to informal farm bill talks
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As the deadline nears for Congress to pass a new farm bill before the [...]