Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

Cotton crop varies across the Lone Star State

By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Where one farmer has some, another has next to none. That’s the case for this year’s cotton crop. It varies widely across the state, with some farmers harvesting five-plus [...]

USDA processes 106,000 disaster assistance payments, so far

Farmers and ranchers began signing up April 15 for disaster assistance programs that were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 [...]

Pesticide applicator training set for July 31, Canyon

With the recent invasion of sugarcane aphids, South Texas grain sorghum farmers saw how pest infestation can damage their crops. [...]

Texas endures diverse drought conditions

Texas in July implies hot weather and nowadays implies the continuation of the current four-year drought. Recent rains blessed much [...]

’40 Under 40’ nominations due July 30

Nominations for Vance Publishing’s “40 Under 40 Class” of 2014 are due July 30. The award program recognizes young, dedicated [...]

Beef and pork exports intensify

International demand for U.S. beef and pork rose during May. The latest trade data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]

Obama intends executive action on immigration, border security

President Barack Obama announced he will take administrative action on immigration, with a focus on border security, after he was [...]

Farm Bureau members save big on Polaris vehicles

Texas Farm Bureau members can receive a $200 to $300 manufacturer’s discount on new Polaris utility and sport vehicles, all-terrain [...]

Pennsylvania farmers explain Ditch the Rule in new video

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Waters of the U.S. rule could expand the federal government’s control over ditches, floodplains [...]

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