Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

FARM Act would provide support to farmers facing economic challenges

By Julie Tomascik Editor A new bill aimed at offsetting financial pressure for farmers while waiting on a farm bill was introduced last week. The Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act of 2024, [...]

AFBF survey shows increase in egg prices

Results from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey show retail egg prices are historically high at $1.98 [...]

USDA: Census of Agriculture full report to be released May 2

In-depth information on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, traditional and specialty crops, will be included [...]

Free BQA certification through April 15

For a second year, the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is offering cattlemen the chance to become certified for [...]

AgriLife Extension to host forage systems, fertilizer strategies training

Fertilizer prices fluctuate, so farmers and ranchers should develop a plan to handle the changes. Information to help them do [...]

SNAP, agricultural outlay cuts in FY 2015 budget approved by House

By a 219-205 vote, the House approved a fiscal year 2015 budget proposal aimed at reducing federal spending with cuts [...]

Private water well screening in three South Texas counties

Area residents in Dimmit, La Salle and Zavala counties can attend a Texas Well Owner Network water well screening April [...]

Senate Finance Committee approves two-year extender on taxes

The Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee. This bill extends for [...]

Drip irrigation program set for April 15, San Antonio

A variety of drip irrigation systems will be discussed during the Backyard Gardening series program “What is Drip Irrigation?” The [...]

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