New screwworm drug gets conditional approval from FDA
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted conditional approval for a drug meant to prevent New World screwworm infestations. The agency authorized limited use of Dectomax-CA1, an injectable drug produced [...]
TFB’s outstanding teacher award nominations open
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Teachers can gain recognition from the state’s largest farm and ranch organization by sowing the [...]
USDA drought assistance available to livestock producers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the [...]
RMA made changes to whole farm revenue protection, micro policies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is improving crop insurance options for small and diversified farmers through improvements [...]
Members discuss Texas Farm Bureau policy for upcoming year
By Julie Tomascik Editor Water, agricultural labor and the need to strengthen crop insurance were among the topics discussed at [...]
TPWD seeks public input on land, water plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texans have until the end of September to weigh in on a draft plan [...]
Farmers meet with lawmakers ahead of 2023 Farm Bill deadline
By Julie Tomascik Editor With the clock ticking on the current farm bill, which expires on Sept. 30, farmers and [...]
Safety information, tips for dove hunting in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Dove hunters can take a few steps to help reduce the likelihood of a hunting-related [...]
Chronic wasting disease, regulations impact Texas deer breeders
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Eleven years after the first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) was first found [...]