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 the virus in Texas dairy cattle this year. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and [...]
Texas FFA, 4-H students can sign up for the SOFA Challenge
By Hunter Glasson Communications Intern High school students who are members of Texas FFA or Texas 4-H are eligible to [...]
TAHC requires pre-movement testing for exhibition dairy cattle
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) issued an executive director order declaring intrastate movement restrictions of lactating dairy cattle to [...]
TFB strongly supports state and national security in Austin testimony
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) highlighted its strong support for state and national security and national defense and the efforts [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings West Texas agriculture to educators
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]
Texas lawmakers push for Mexico to deliver on water debt
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Congressional lawmakers continue efforts to force Mexico to deliver on its water debt [...]
Farm, ag groups make appeal for farm bill
More than 500 organizations representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the environment, rural development and other sectors are urging Congressional lawmakers to [...]
Texas participating in USDA voluntary H5N1 pilot program
Texas is one of several states participating in a voluntary U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot program to test bulk [...]
FWS plans to expand Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finalized a plan to significantly expand the [...]