Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network signs 150th radio station

(WACO, Texas)–The Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network signed its 150th radio station, reaching the largest number of affiliates in the network’s 24-year history.

“We are thankful to the 150 radio stations that affiliate with us to bring the latest agricultural and rural news to their communities,” Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network Manager Carey Martin said. “It’s a huge milestone for us, and we’re overjoyed in reaching it. It’s a great opportunity to share the stories of Texas farmers and ranchers who grow our food, fiber and fuel.”

The network specializes in programming for the agricultural audience, covering state legislative and regulatory issues, crop and livestock conditions, market information and analysis and national policy issues from Washington, D.C.

It's the largest single-state farm radio network in America.  According to the 2025 AMR Farm Radio Listening Study, the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network had the largest farm and ranch listening audience in Texas.

The network has the largest and most-experienced farm news team in Texas, anchored by Martin, Tom Nicolette and Jessica Domel.  Other reporters spread throughout Texas strengthen the programming lineup, including Texas Panhandle reporter James Hunt, livestock auction market reporter Larry Marble, veterinarian Dr. Bob Judd and economist Tim Snyder.

“James Hunt has been a fixture in the Panhandle as a farm broadcaster and radio talk show host for decades, and Larry Marble has been reporting on Texas livestock auctions for over 25 years,” Martin said. “Dr. Bob Judd lends his 40 years of veterinary experience, and Tim Snyder with Matador Economics in Dallas keeps listeners informed on the energy and financial markets.”

The network has seen huge growth, more than doubling the number of radio station affiliates in the past 6 years. “It’s a great relationship that allows us to support agricultural communities across Texas by providing the news and market information that they may not hear otherwise,” Martin said. “We can also support locally owned, small-town radio stations by sharing our advertising revenue, helping them to stay on the air and provide a valuable service to their communities.”

To hear a sampling of Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network programming, visit texasfarmbureau.org/radio.