July 2025 TRFS Update

JULY HAS ARRIVED—AND THESE HOT PROPERTY UPDATES ARE MAKING WAVES!

NEW! BRP Ranch is a 132.56± acre South Texas property offering a premier hunting experience, diverse terrain, and multiple building sites with long-range views. Ideally located just south of the San Antonio River, this ranch combines recreational appeal with the opportunity to create a private retreat or homestead.

REDUCED! Lost Creek Ranch South is an extraordinary 290± acre Hill Country estate showcasing remarkable natural beauty, tranquility, and contemporary comfort. The property boasts dramatic elevation shifts from approximately 1,620'± to 1,920'± asl, delivering exceptional panoramic vistas in every direction. A beautifully updated rock ranch home, abundant wildlife, and a serene tributary of Cherry Creek, featuring multiple dammed areas, further elevate the ranch’s charm and functionality. An additional 82± acre high-fenced parcel is also available in conjunction with Lost Creek Ranch South.

‍JUST SOLD! Bar D Ranch is officially off the market! This ranch features gently rolling hills, panoramic views, and lush native grasses, this ranch is an outdoor paradise. The high-fenced property offers a well-maintained habitat supporting diverse wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, and dove. Hunting opportunities are plentiful, complemented by strategically placed blinds and feeders that align with the property.

CHECK OUT THE LATEST TEXAS DROUGHT CONDITIONS!

Rain is a good thing...we're praying it continues! Texas has seen recent rainfall which has helped the state avoid serious drought concerns. The state is experiencing a much lower percentage of exceptional drought conditions at 5.75%. Extreme drought conditions have also decreased to 13.48% statewide. Stay informed about current water conditions.

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Farm Bureau’s Legislative Wins Secure Strong Future For Ag

Texas lawmakers approved several bills that will impact farmers, ranchers and rural Texans

Feral Hogs Cost U.S. Ag Over $1.6 Billion In Annual Losses

Feral hogs continue to run rampant across 13 states, including Texas, causing damage

USDA Reminds Farmers to File Crop Acreage Reports

Farmers are reminded to file their crop acreage reports with their local Farm Service Agency

Bill Aims to Protect Texas Livestock from Screwworm Threat

A bill introduced in Congress aims to safeguard livestock and wildlife in Texas and the U.S. from the New World screwworm

Case Illustrates Difficulty of Proving Easement by Necessity

This case illustrates the difficulty landowners face in proving the existence of an easement by necessity

Texas Supreme Court Rules Surface Owner Owns Pore Space Beneath Land Absent Agreement Otherwise

This case answers the pressing legal issue of who owns the pore space beneath land in Texas

USDA Suspends Mexican Livestock Imports Over Screwworm Concerns

Livestock importrs are suspended from Mexico to prevent spread of NWS

U.S., UK Reach Trade Deal that Includes Agriculture

New market for American agricultural products is in the works with U.K.

Mexico Agrees to Deliver Rio Grande Water to U.S.

Mexico will immediately release Rio Grande water to the U.S., ending years of treaty delivery delays

USDA Tells Mexico to Fight Screwworms or Face Trade Restrictions

USDA warned Mexico to act on the New World screwworm or risk livestock import restrictions

Texas Land Trends Report Outlines Shifts in Working Lands

Population growth in Texas is leading to less agricultural land and increasing land values

Texas Farm Bureau State Director Testifies on Mexico Water Debt

Mexico currently owes the U.S. over 1 million acre-feet of water that South Texas farmers and ranchers need

Texas Feedyard Operator Shares Trade Priorities with Congress

A Texan was in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss the importance of agricultural trade and urge Congress and the Trump administration to open new markets for U.S. beef

USDA Urged to Ramp Up Efforts Against New World Screwworm

Law makers are urging USDA to expand their NWS eradication and containment efforts to protect the U.S. cattle industry

Texas Farm Bureau Calls for Action on Water Crisis

Severe drought conditions combined with extreme population growth are putting pressure on the state’s water resources

Spring Planting Brings Challenges, Opportunities for Farmers

Spring conditions have arrived in Texas, and farmers are hard at work

Public Input Sought on Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting and Fishing

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking public comment until March 26 on changes to digital licensing and tagging requirements

Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations

Strong Demand, High Cattle Prices to Continue for Ranchers

Ranchers can expect strong demand and historically high cattle prices to continue

2025 Federal Estate and Gift Tax Limits

IRS announced the 2025 estate and gift tax exemption amount

The Beef Checkoff and Direct Beef Sales

Beef Checkoff is an important issue for direct beef sales businesses

Cornyn Highlights Farmers’ Challenges, Resilience at AFBF Convention

Farmers and ranchers continue to embrace technology and innovation, stepping up and driving forward

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Doubles Enchanted Rock State Natural Area with Expansion

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased a 3,073-acre property

Texas Ranchers Weather Winter Storm

Fields and pastures across parts of Texas are covered in snow

Movement on Farm Bill, Economic Assistance for Farmers

Congress has failed to reach an agreement to extend the 2018 Farm Bill, The negotiations continue

Rising Demand for Texas-Grown Christmas Trees

The demand for Texas-grown Christmas trees is on the rise

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Responsible, Safe Hunting Practices

game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips

Case Highlights Requirements for Handwritten Will

A recent case from the Austin Court of Appeals, Wilson v. Franks, highlights the requirements for a handwritten will

Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict stellar deer season

Rising Quail Numbers Signal Promising Hunting Season

The quail population has seen an encouraging upward trend this year

Solar Boom: How Texas’ Rural Land is Powering the Future

Texas is experiencing a remarkable boom in solar power, fueled by its abundant sunshine, vast expanses of land, and a growing demand for renewable energy

Tool Updated to Help Ranchers Evaluate Cattle Performance

A database that helps ranchers with data collection and analysis on cattle performance is getting a facelift

Examine Hunting Leases, Terms Closely

Landowners should consider taking the steps to establish a proper hunting lease before allowing hunters on their property

New Vaccine Created to Protect Cattle from Tick-Borne Disease

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a vaccine to protect cattle from anaplasmosis

National Beef Checkoff to Invest $38 Million in Beef Programs

About $38 million will be invested in 2025 into programs

Cotton Crop Varies Across the Lone Star State

Cotton production in Texas has varied where one farmer has some, another has next to none

Dove Numbers Increase, Point to Positive Hunting Season

Dove numbers are looking good for this year’s hunting season

Farm Bureau Urges Senate to Act on Farm Bill

The latest census data and predictions of record farm income declines are signs that farmers and ranchers are facing uncertain futures

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons

Favorable Pasture Conditions, High Cattle Prices in Karnes County

Recent rainfall brought favorable pasture conditions to Karnes County, and cattle prices remain high

TFB Strongly Supports State and National Security in Austin Testimony

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) highlighted its strong support for securing Texas from hostile foreign organizations

Ranch ATV Accident Results in Lawsuit

Article that discusses if a ranch is liable for an ATV accident

Fence Boundary Dispute Involves Adverse Possession Claim

a case involving claims of adverse possession when a barbed-wire fence was built off the property line decades ago

Court Analyzes Liability of Landowner When Tree Falls Across Roadway

Discusses liability of a landowner when a tree falls onto an adjacent roadway and injures a driver

Demand for Meat Goats Continues to Increase

Meat goat demand continues to rise, and prices are also increasing

New Rules Pass on Hunting, Trapping Mountain Lions

Texas Parks and Wildlife introduced new rules for hunting and trapping mountain lions

Agricultural Losses in Panhandle Wildfires Top $123 Million

Preliminary Estimates show agricultural losses as the costliest on record

Texas Lawmakers Introduce Program to Help Ranchers Affected by Natural Disasters

A farm bill proposal that would extend aid through the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to include losses of unborn animals due to weather-related disasters

Lawmakers Talk Farm Bill, Disaster Aid, Water with TFB Members

More than 200 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to the nation’s capital in mid-April

Statewide Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations for 2024-25 Season

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season

AgriLife Modeling Tool to Assist Farmers in Forecasting

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are developing a tool to help farmers and ranchers

Court Considers Nuisance and Trespass Complaint Against Texas Feed Mill

The Austin Court of Appeals recently considered, Adcock v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a lawsuit involving nuisance and trespass claims

Family Dispute Leads to Litigation Over Handwritten Will

A case that discusses if language in a handwritten will is a valid devise of property under Texas law

Case Addresses Fence Boundary Line Dispute Between Neighbors

A lawsuit that involved a boundary line dispute and the location of fence and debris

The Panhandle Wildfire Aftermath – USDA Programs for Producers & Landowners

The damage and devastation left in the wake of the Panhandle wildfires is unimaginable

Texas Supreme Court Finds Landowner Not Liable in Railroad Crossing Death

Texas Supreme Court addressed the liability of a landowner and railroad company when a railroad crossing fatality occurs on private land

Legislation Introduced to Stop Beef Imports from Paraguay

Legislation was introduced last week to stop fresh beef imports from Paraguay

Texas Supreme Court Rules in Case Involving Implied Easement

A great reminder of the law regarding access to property and the various types of implied easements in Texas law

New CWD Zones Prompts Calls For Change

New surveillance zones were approved for Kimble, Medina and Cherokee Counties

Producers Might See Higher Prices for Sheep, Goats

Another year of drought conditions led to fewer sheep and goats in Texas

Lawsuit Challenges Texas Animal Health Commission Authority over White-Tailed Deer

A case that argues the jurisdiction of the TAHC and the regulation of white-tailed deer to prevent spread of CWD

Annual Oral Rabies Vaccine Airdrop Marks 30 Years

The Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) by the Texas Department of State Health Services in South Texas marks 30 years this month

Texas Wheat Farmers Prepare for Hessian Fly Threat

Hessian fly infestations are a concern for many wheat farmers

Report Shows Farming and Ranching is Still a Family Business

A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released late last year shows that farming and ranching remains a family business in the U.S.

U.S. House Passes Measure to Push Mexico on Water Deliveries

A bipartisan resolution that targets the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas passed the U.S. House of Representatives

Texas Family Cultivates Christmas Cheer by Growing Poinsettias

Their vibrant appearance and seasonal timing make poinsettias special and beloved during the holiday season

Court Sides with Landowner in Fence Law Case Following Collision on Highway

A good overview of Texas fence law and a reminder to anyone involved in a lease agreement involving livestock

US Court of Appeals Upholds Texas Drone Privacy Law

US Court of Appeals Issued an Opinion Regarding Texas' Drone Privacy Law

Fall Brings Greener Pastures, Another Hay Cutting

It’s November, and Farmers and Ranchers are Cutting Hay

House, Senate Ag Committees Reach Deal on One-Year Farm Bill Extension

A one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill was included in a stopgap spending bill released by U.S. House Republicans

New Fact Sheets For Land Owners

Useful Fact Sheets About Easements 101, Getting End-of-Life Documents in Order, and Custom Harvest Agreement Checklist

Wild Turkey Production in Texas Fair Despite Hot, Dry Summer

A low harvest rate, combined with a wet and mild winter, led to an increase in the number of wild turkeys for Nov 4 hunting season

Quail Numbers Significantly Increase This Year

Texas quail populations are at their strongest position since 2018

Good Season Forecast for White-Tailed Deer Hunting

Despite a hot and dry summer that led to drought conditions across much of the state, TPWD is forecasting a good white-tailed deer season for hunters

Texans to Vote on Right to Farm Constitutional Amendment November 7

On November 7, 2023, Texas voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1 which would add it to the Texas Constitution

Texas Right to Farm Statute Overview

A brief overview of the Texas Right to Farm Statute

Beef Checkoff To Invest $38 Million Into Beef Programs

The BPOC approved proposals from eight national beef organizations for funding through the FY24 Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget

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

Members Discuss Texas Farm Bureau Policy For Upcoming Year

Water, agricultural labor and the need to strengthen crop insurance were among the topics discussed

EPA Releases Revised WOTUS Definition

The EPA and COE released a final rule to amend the WOTUS definition previously issued in January

High Prices, Consumer Demand Spark Cattle Ranchers’ Optimism

Continued demand for beef and tightened supplies due to drought are expected to push cattle prices higher

Dove Numbers Up Across Most of Lone Star State

The Texas dove populations have increased as hunting season approaches

New Bill Would Create Public Database on Foreign Land Ownership

A new bill would make foreign owned land transparent and impose stronger penalties for non-compliance

Court Reverses Ruling – Sides with Rancher in Adverse Possession by Grazing Case

Case illustrates that it is possible for a court to reverse ruling after 5 years

Significant Changes Coming to Texas Right to Farm Statute

Producers, landowners, and tenants should take the time to review and understand the protections offered by this statute

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Farm Sale Leads to Lawsuits

The importance of not relying on any prior or concurrent oral promises not included in a written agreement

What Happens if the Original Will Is Missing?

Case explains why it is critical to not misplace an original will

Landowner Liability for Accident on Roadway Adjacent to Property

Case describes how a landowner may be liable even if it is on a neighboring property

Additional MOUs Expand Right to Repair Coverage

Two additional agreements have been signed allowing ranchers and farmers the right to repair their machinery

New Dates Set for 2023-24 Hunting Season in Texas

A detailed list of upcoming hunting dates in Texas

Snakes On The Move: Reducing Negative Snake Interactions

knowledge about snakes and what to do if you encounter one

Case Explains Why Livestock Sales Contracts Should Be in Writing

This case illustrates why it is so important for sales of livestock over $500 to be put in writing to have a valid contract

Case Addresses Dedication of Public Roads

A recent San Antonio Court of Appeals case, Holly v. Newberry Ranches of Texas, offers a good overview of the law surrounding dedication of public roads

Case Illustrates Importance of Farm Leases Being in Writing

We have another reminder of the importance of putting agricultural leases in writing. This one comes from the Texarkana Court of Appeals in Coniglio v. Woods

AFBF, John Deere Sign Right to Repair MOU

Read the details behind the signage of the MOU

Deer, Deer Hunting Has Multi-Billion Impact on Economy, Jobs

A new report from the Southeast Deer Partnership details the multi-billion-dollar impact deer and deer hunting has on jobs, the economy and conservation in 15 states, including Texas

Good Prospects for Second Part of Dove Hunting Season

Dissecting the promising second half of dove hunting season

Farm Bureau Establishes Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill

Outline of the AFBF's key objectives for the 2023 Farm Bill

South Texas, Trans-Pecos bright spots for quail hunting

Outlining the quality of quail hunting across the regions of Texas

TPWD Forecasts Average Turkey Hunting Season

Predictions of the Texas fall turkey hunting season
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