U.S. House passes bill to allow whole milk back in schools
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House of Representatives last week overwhelmingly voted in support of the Whole Milk for [...]
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12, 2023
Stronger meat labeling bill reintroduced in U.S. Senate
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act was reintroduced by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) [...]
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12, 2023
Real Christmas trees have positive impact on Texas economy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor It’s a tradition in many households to have a real Christmas tree, filling the room [...]
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12, 2023
U.S. ag exports forecast down, imports up for 2024
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook forecasts fewer exports and more imports in [...]
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12, 2023
Black Vulture Relief Act introduced to protect livestock
Legislation was introduced to allow farmers and ranchers to eliminate black vultures threatening their livestock. U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) [...]
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12, 2023
TFB names Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Four college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Spring 2024 Mia Balko Student [...]
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12, 2023
Montgomery County Farm Bureau recognized for leadership development
Activities designed to encourage leadership development and strengthen communication skills for local youth were recognized by Texas Farm Bureau. Montgomery [...]
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12, 2023
Texas peanut production up despite extreme drought
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Two years of consecutive drought continued to impact planted peanut acres, making it another [...]
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12, 2023
Johnson County Farm Bureau recognized for community outreach at Harvest Fest
An event designed to boost agricultural awareness and cultivate relationships within Johnson County was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). [...]
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12, 2023
Texas Farm Bureau grows ag literacy through book program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers can grow agricultural literacy in the classroom with help from Texas Farm Bureau [...]