USDA to release second stage of disaster aid for farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Additional assistance is on the way for U.S. farmers and ranchers who suffered losses in 2023 and 2024 due to natural disasters like wildfires and drought. The U.S. Department [...]
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 [...]
Several new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1
By Julie Tomascik Editor Several new laws that were passed during the 88th Texas Legislature go into effect Sept. [...]