http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/Front Page NewsThe latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor reveals that 87 percent of Texas is still experiencing moderate, severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14905&z=1Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened its county committee nomination process Monday and is now encouraging farmers and ranchers to nominate themselves and others to serve on FSA county committees. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14906&z=1Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTOne hundred and forty-four varieties of potatoes will be available for viewing and study at the Texas A&M Potato Breeding and Variety Development Field Day July 24 near Springlake. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14907&z=1Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTDue to proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, the White House is threatening to veto the House of Representative’s proposed farm bill. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14898&z=1Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTA handful of bills signed by Gov. Rick Perry this week promote water conservation techniques across the state.http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14899&z=1Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension will host their annual Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Cattle Conference Aug. 13 in Lawton, OK for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about drought technologies and research and the farm bill.http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14900&z=1Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTFollowing an announcement by House Speaker John Boehner last week that he will vote for the House’s version of the farm bill, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announced that the House would take up the farm bill this week. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14886&z=1Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe number of women involved in agricultural operations across the U.S. has risen 9 percent over the last 30 years, according to a new analysis released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14887&z=1Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThis year’s Taste of Texas event in Center will include not only a look at new and different meat cuts, it will also include a virtual tour of a meat packing plant and a feedlot. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14888&z=1Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously that the Tarrant Regional Water District has no claim to water in reservoirs in Oklahoma.http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14873&z=1Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe annual Colorado County Crop Tour will begin at 4 p.m. June 20 at Nada Hall in Eagle Lake and will include discussion on corn hybrid and cotton variety trials, legislative issues, the latest herbicide products and other topics of importance to Texas row crop farmers.http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14874&z=1Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTFarmers and ranchers interested in learning more about using prescribed burns as part of effective ranch management are encouraged to attend this year’s Prescribed Burn Workshop Aug. 8-10 near Sonora at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14875&z=1Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTTo help Texans find information on drought conditions, water resources and disaster assistance, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has launched an online tool called The Water Source. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14865&z=1Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its cotton forecast due to the ongoing drought in Texas, which is the nation’s largest cotton growing state.http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14866&z=1Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe 39th Eagle Lake Rice Field Day will kick-off at 4 p.m. June 25 at the Wintermann Rice Research Station and will include a tour of the station and discussion on weed management, variety testing, disease and insect management. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14867&z=1Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Senators voted 82 to 15 Tuesday afternoon to begin the debate on comprehensive immigration reform. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14858&z=1Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTIn response to a food service company’s decision to promote Meatless Mondays in Congressional Cafeterias, the American Farm Bureau Federation and other Animal Welfare Coalition members have sent a letter to the House Administration Committee urging them to stop their political tactics in Congressional food service areas.http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14859&z=1Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a program on their Texas Superstar plants July 30 at the Extension office in San Antonio. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14860&z=1Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTFollowing at 66-27 vote, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the farm bill Monday afternoon. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14848&z=1Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTTexas’ transportation infrastructure has been added to the special session agenda for the Texas Legislature by Gov. Rick Perry. http://www.texasfarmbureau.org/newsmanager/templates/?a=14849&z=1Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT