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 the pest’s arrival in Texas and authorized the use of “all available resources of state [...]
Corn harvest continues across Lone Star State
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest continues across the Lone Star State. For some farmers, like Tryne Mengers in [...]
CWD detected in Medina County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Medina County deer breeding facility, marking the fifth facility where the disease [...]
Bill introduced to remove tax burden on wildfire relief payments
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bill that would provide tax relief to Panhandle wildfire victims who received disaster-related [...]
Urban sprawl continues to pressure Texas farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Many farmers and ranchers are feeling the pressure as urban areas continue encroaching on [...]
TFB hosts workshop at ag teachers conference
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A workshop hosted by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) provided educational resources and youth program information [...]
Texas NRCS announces additional sign up for 2024 NWQI
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced an additional [...]
Thompson open to informal farm bill talks
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As the deadline nears for Congress to pass a new farm bill before the [...]
Economic benefits of national beef checkoff highlighted in new study
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A recent economic study found that U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each [...]