U.S. detects first case of scrapie in five years
By Julie Tomascik Editor A case of classical scrapie was confirmed in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the [...]
Students connect with community leaders through TFB Engage
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students in the graduating classes of 2028 and 2029 participated in Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
Thompson expected to release ag labor draft soon
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Now that the farm bill has made it through the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. [...]
Nominate an influencer for TFB’s Ag Influencer of the Year Award
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is accepting nominations for its second annual Texas Ag Influencer of the Year contest, recognizing individuals [...]
Jones County Farm Bureau donates pork to feed local families
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Jones County Farm Bureau donated 520 pounds of pork through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
USDA opens new lab in Texas focused on livestock pests
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. [...]
USDA announces payment rates, enrollment for specialty crop program
Specialty crop growers can now apply for financial assistance under a $1.625 billion program announced by the U.S. Department of [...]
Farm bill passes U.S. House, awaits action in U.S. Senate
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry are expected to [...]
Mountain lion harvest reporting proposal withdrawn
By Julie Tomascik Editor A proposal that would have required mandatory mountain lion harvest reporting in Texas was withdrawn from [...]