TX: Rural/Farming
TX leaders work to improve job opportunities for rural students
Work is being done in rural areas across Texas to make sure students are prepared for the workforce even if they intend to stay put after graduation…
Texas officials address human avian flu case
The cattle industry and health officials in Texas are on alert after a person contracted avian flu while working around infected cattle in the Texas P…
TX works to address wildfire survivors' mental health
Residents in the Texas Panhandle are starting to put their lives back together after surviving the largest wildfire in the state's history. The …
TX legislative committee to investigate Panhandle wildfires
Several members of the Texas Legislature have been appointed to a committee to investigate wildfires that ravaged the Texas Panhandle and parts of Okl…
Eager but cash-strapped farmers seek Farm Bill solutions
Advocates for America's small farmers say younger folks express a growing interest in agriculture, but without necessary capital, they can't get a …
TX AgriStress Helpline highlighted for Suicide Prevention Month
Texas farmers face the obvious stressors of weather, costs and market fluctuations, but their responsibility of providing for family and workers also …
TX Bill Banning Heat-Related Worker Breaks Could Be Overridden
Scorching temperatures are not letting up across much of the Southwest, including Texas, just as the issue of how to protect outdoor workers heats up …
Transitioning to Organics Made Easier for Texas Farmers
Texas farmers who want to transition some of their land from conventional crops to organics are getting help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
TX Rural Students Face College Shutout Without Changes to FAFSA
Texas educates more rural students than any other state at nearly 700,000, and there is concern a new law meant to simplify applying for college …
Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts 'A Tale of Two Winters' for 2023
Fall arrives in Texas next week, which means winter and its challenges will be right behind. But never fear, the Old Farmer's Almanac says it will be …
Sustainable Agriculture Gets Boost from New USDA Program
The federal government is adding financial support for farmers in Texas and across the U.S. to adopt climate-friendly practices. This month, the U.S…
TX Farm Bureau Recruits College Students for Pilot Program
AMARILLO, Texas - The American Farm Bureau Federation hosts more than 100 college level chapters across 35 states, but this is the first time its …