USDA to combat screwworm with Texas sterile insect facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor A critical line of defense against the New World screwworm is coming soon to the Rio Grande Valley. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last month announced plans to retrofit an [...]
First vaccine against African swine fever nears approval
Vaccines against African swine fever are close to approval in Vietnam. U.S. and global officials say the approval would be [...]
Texas students can ‘Farm From School’ with TFB in fall 2023
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist This fall, kindergarten through fifth grade students across Texas can once again virtually visit [...]
Ochiltree County Farm Bureau receives generous donation
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Perryton residents continue efforts to clean up after last week’s devastating storms and tornadoes. [...]
TFB’s AgVentures Challenge finalists visit Washington, D.C.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Finalists of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgVentures Challenge: “Pitch It, Market It, Sell It” State [...]
USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports by July 17
Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of [...]
Farm Bureau signs MOU with CLAAS on right to repair
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CLAAS of America, providing even more farmers [...]
USDA expects ag exports to decline in 2023
Despite excellent export totals in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting a drop in U.S. agricultural [...]
Summer Ag Institute helps teachers learn about agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Teachers from across the state learned more about agriculture and cultivated techniques to incorporate agriculture [...]