Abbott orders audit of proposed data centers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Data center projects seeking access to the Texas electric grid will undergo a comprehensive audit before they can move forward. Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas [...]
Sterile fly dispersal drives effort to stop NWS spread
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The sterile fly program was underway before New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas, [...]
USDA announces plan to strengthen U.S. cotton
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. [...]
Bellinger named senior advisor for NWS preparedness
The Trump administration appointed John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, [...]
Abbott expands disaster declaration for New World screwworm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Texas’ New World screwworm disaster declaration June 5 in response to [...]
Avian influenza detected in Texas dairy herd
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a Texas dairy herd, marking the first detection of [...]
Early-career ag teachers gain skills, resources through TFB workshop
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agricultural science teachers early in their careers strengthened their classroom knowledge, expanded their networks [...]
New World screwworm confirmed in three-week old calf in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor New World screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Texas for the first time in decades. [...]
Doorways to Agriculture exhibit expands with new trailer
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Doorways to Agriculture exhibit is growing with the addition of a [...]