Retail beef prices fall slightly from record highs in July
As summer winds down, retail beef prices are falling slightly from record highs in July. Reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) showed the all fresh value of beef prices [...]
Opportunity to act on immigration reform
Immigration reform remains a top priority for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), who believes there is a window of [...]
EPA greenhouse gas proposal harmful to agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest greenhouse gas proposal attempts to impose a 30 percent reduction in carbon dioxide on [...]
Agricultural Conservation Easements Program applications due June 6
Applications are due June 6 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) new Agricultural Conservation [...]
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in Texas
To further encourage fishing in the Lone Star State, June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Texas. All fishing license [...]
TAHC: Prepare early for hurricane season
Texas livestock and pet owners should prepare now for any possible storms during hurricane season, which continues through Nov. 30. [...]
Hog farmers continue fighting PEDv battle
Reports of the new porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) outbreaks appear to be dropping. The latest report by the National [...]
AgriLife Extension implements Texas Quail Index
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has implemented the Texas Quail Index, a statewide effort to monitor wild quail population [...]
Download the new Farm Bureau advocacy app today
Farm Bureau members can download the new FBACT | Farm Bureau Advocacy app to stay up-to-date on current issues affecting [...]