Hunter, landowner awareness can help screwworm early detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters and landowners are being asked to stay alert for signs of New World screwworm as hunting season gets underway. Although the pest has not yet been detected [...]
TFB member named to Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture appointed 26 members, including several from Texas, to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and [...]
Finding, predicting, breeding out chronic wasting disease
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Newer testing and genomic predictions could be key in curbing the spread of chronic [...]
Golden Buckle Award to highlight county Farm Bureau efforts
By Julie Tomascik Editor County Farm Bureaus can earn prizes and bragging rights through the 2024 Golden Buckle Awards Program. [...]
USDA to host workshops on livestock risk management products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting more than a dozen in-person and virtual workshops for producers to learn [...]
Texas Farm Bureau sets 2024 national legislative priorities
By Julie Tomascik Editor Continuing to advocate for farm safety net programs, disaster assistance, stronger border security and beneficial [...]
Report shows farming and ranching is still a family business
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released late last year shows that farming and ranching remains a family [...]
U.S. House passes measure to push Mexico on water deliveries
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bipartisan resolution that targets the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas passed the [...]
USDA to conduct study on sheep, lamb health and management
This December through July 2024, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) National [...]