Researchers developing vaccine to protect cattle from NWS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ranchers could have another tool to help protect their herds from New World screwworm. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Medgene are investing $499,996 through a Rapid [...]
Trump signs executive orders directing federal review of beef policies
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Sept. 4 that address meat processing, competition, livestock predators [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2026-27 ag mech grant winners
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the Ag Mechanics Grant Program for 2026-2027. [...]
USDA announces plan to modernize ag data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a plan to modernize the agency’s agricultural data collection. “America’s farmers and [...]
FDA authorizes generic New World screwworm drug for cattle
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ranchers have another option to help prevent New World screwworm infestations in cattle. The U.S. [...]
Farmers, ranchers meet with congressional lawmakers, staff
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers met with congressional lawmakers and staff during the August recess to discuss [...]
Ross Fire burns more than 90,000 acres so far in North Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Ross Fire continues to threaten farms, ranches and communities in Palo Pinto and Jack [...]
Dimmit County Farm Bureau helps feed Texas families
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist For Dimmit County Farm Bureau, supporting its community goes beyond advocating for agriculture. It also [...]
H-2A wage rates increase labor costs in Texas, U.S.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Farmers in Texas and across the nation will have to pay more per hour for [...]