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, Bellinger will integrate into USDA’s team to help further drive its robust effort to explore [...]
Blaschke grows, advocates through TFB’s AgLead XVI
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Growing leadership skills, cultivating a network throughout the state and advocating for agriculture are [...]
Favorable pasture conditions, high cattle prices in Karnes County
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Recent rainfall brought favorable pasture conditions to Karnes County, and cattle prices remain high. “We’ve [...]
USDA makes updates to farm loan programs
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) [...]
The buzz behind Walker Honey Farm in Central Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Summer memories are full of honey and savored by Blake Butler. His passion for beekeeping [...]
Texas irrigation district receives USDA funding
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A water district in Texas will be awarded money to help farmers improve their [...]
HPAI continues to impact dairy, poultry industries
Both the dairy and poultry sectors are still dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The current outbreak [...]
TFB’s Thrive event motivates, equips high school seniors
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Thrive event motivated and equipped high school seniors to be [...]
Corn’s economic impact highlighted in recent study
Corn farmers contributed $151 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a recent study. The report, published by [...]