Texas wheat farmers face hard choices as drought deepens
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought has once again put Texas wheat farmers in a tough position, and this year’s conditions are shaping up to be even more challenging than last year. In 2024, farmers [...]
Ag health, safety focus of webinars during Farm Safety and Health Week
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Extra emphasis is being placed on farm safety this week, Sept. 18-22, during National Farm [...]
Cash rent rates increase for Texas pasture, cropland
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cash rent rates in Texas increased for pastureland and irrigated cropland, according to the new [...]
Texas cotton crop suffers through another hot, dry year
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Anticipation and hope filled cotton farmers for this year’s crop, but limited rainfall and triple-digit [...]
EPA extends comment period on herbicide proposal
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment period to Oct. 22 for its [...]
Doorways to Agriculture exhibit brings farm life to consumers
By Julie Tomascik Editor The world of Texas agriculture is open to consumers this fall through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Young farmers, ranchers learn about Hill Country ag on Fall Tour
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Wildlife, vineyards, orchards and forage production were a part of the 2023 Texas Farm Bureau [...]
TFB’s outstanding teacher award nominations open
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Teachers can gain recognition from the state’s largest farm and ranch organization by sowing the [...]
USDA drought assistance available to livestock producers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the [...]