TAHC requires pre-movement testing for exhibition dairy cattle
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) issued an executive director order declaring intrastate movement restrictions of lactating dairy cattle to fairs, shows, or exhibitions on July 25, 2024. The order places movement restrictions related to [...]
TFB strongly supports state and national security in Austin testimony
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) highlighted its strong support for state and national security and national defense and the efforts [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings West Texas agriculture to educators
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]
Texas lawmakers push for Mexico to deliver on water debt
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Congressional lawmakers continue efforts to force Mexico to deliver on its water debt [...]
Farm, ag groups make appeal for farm bill
More than 500 organizations representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the environment, rural development and other sectors are urging Congressional lawmakers to [...]
Texas participating in USDA voluntary H5N1 pilot program
Texas is one of several states participating in a voluntary U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot program to test bulk [...]
FWS plans to expand Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finalized a plan to significantly expand the [...]
Texas plant receives USDA grant for meat processing
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist One Texas business was awarded funds through the latest round of grants from the U.S. [...]
Apply for inaugural Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence
The Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence is a new recognition program launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) with [...]