USDA releases New World screwworm response playbook
A New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Playbook was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The playbook outlines key approaches, resources and tools to implement animal [...]
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 [...]
TFB scholarships open to agricultural education seniors
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agricultural education students who are preparing to student teach in spring 2024 can apply for [...]
A ‘Cruz’ through Texas agriculture to hear from farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John [...]
Latest USDA report forecasts net farm income to drop
By Julie Tomascik Editor Net farm income is forecast to continue falling, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [...]
Researchers discover gene for African swine fever
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Scientists have found a gene in pig DNA that is needed by African swine fever [...]