EPA announces emergency waiver for summer E15 fuel sales
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a temporary waiver to allow summertime sales of higher ethanol-gasoline blends in 2026. “This emergency action will provide American families with relief by increasing fuel supply and [...]
U.S. cattle inventory drops to 75-year low
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. beef cattle herd continued its downward trend, with total cattle and calves reaching [...]
USFWS announces review of refuges and hatcheries
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) launched a comprehensive review of the National Wildlife Refuge and Fish Hatchery Systems. As [...]
USDA releasing sterile flies along U.S.-Mexico border
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state officials are intensifying efforts to prevent the re-emergence of the New World screwworm [...]
Abbott issues disaster declaration over screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Thursday as New World screwworm infestations in Mexico move [...]
New USDA portal enables reporting foreign-owned land
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) online portal streamlines reporting of transactions of U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, [...]
TFB to host Collegiate Discussion Meet in April
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet offers college students the opportunity to strengthen their [...]
TDA accepting applications for 2026 Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for 100 years or more can apply [...]
Farmers Feeding Families launches second year of local hunger relief
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist After delivering tens of thousands of pounds of protein to Texans in need during its [...]