USDA opens new lab in Texas focused on livestock pests
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. [...]
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06, 2026
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06, 2026
USDA announces payment rates, enrollment for specialty crop program
Specialty crop growers can now apply for financial assistance under a $1.625 billion program announced by the U.S. Department of [...]
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05, 2026
Farm bill passes U.S. House, awaits action in U.S. Senate
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry are expected to [...]
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05, 2026
Mountain lion harvest reporting proposal withdrawn
By Julie Tomascik Editor A proposal that would have required mandatory mountain lion harvest reporting in Texas was withdrawn from [...]
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05, 2026
Ellis joins TFB Communications team as summer intern
The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Communications division welcomes Keona Ellis of Bandera County as the 2026 summer intern. Ellis [...]
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05, 2026
USDA to notify landowners of expanded base acre eligibility
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year, farmers across the nation have the opportunity to add farm bill safety net [...]
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05, 2026
Growing deer populations impact Texas crops
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Deer populations continue to grow across Texas, and some are helping themselves to farmers’ [...]
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05, 2026
USDA expands livestock insurance options
Livestock and dairy farmers will see updates to several insurance programs available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) beginning [...]
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05, 2026
Farm From School gives 6-12 students inside look at forestry
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas students in grades 6-12 learned about forestry and lumber production during the final spring [...]
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05, 2026
Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients named
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Three college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student [...]