USDA reopens acreage reporting period for specialty crop farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the agency is reopening the 2025 crop acreage reporting period required for specialty crop farmers who want to apply for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. The program is designed to help [...]
TFB awards spring 2025 student teaching scholarships
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Four college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Spring 2025 Mia Balko [...]
Hunters, trappers can voluntarily report mountain lion harvests
Hunters and trappers can voluntarily report mountain lion harvests in the Texas Hunt & Fish mobile app. The Texas Parks and [...]
Outstanding YF&R Finalist: Layton and Jessi Schur
By Shelby Shank Field Editor In the heart of Hale County, Layton and Jessi Schur are building something special—a [...]
Revised forecast maintains drop in 2024 farm income
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for [...]
Texas broadband program distributes $18.5 million
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar awarded $18.5 million to 17 counties across the state as a [...]
Outstanding YF&R finalist: Colby and Ashley McClendon
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Colby and Ashley McClendon’s family has a rich history in farming and ranching, and [...]
Corporate Transparency Act blocked nationwide by Texas judge
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which would require U.S. businesses, including farms, to report stakeholder [...]
Boozman urges economic assistance for farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To ensure U.S. farmers can make it from this crop year to the next, U.S. [...]