Texas farmers read to students during Ag Literacy Week
By Shelby Shank Field Editor In classrooms across the state, students and teachers explored agriculture through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Ag Literacy Week, which was held on March 23-27. “Ag Literacy Week provides teachers with [...]
Duvall talks farm bill, new frontiers at AFBF convention
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new, modernized farm bill and persevering in agriculture were among the topics American Farm [...]
TFB’s Doorways to Agriculture exhibit at fairs, events this year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Consumers of all ages are invited to explore the world of Texas agriculture at [...]
Texas wheat farmers prepare for Hessian fly threat
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Hessian fly infestations are a concern for many wheat farmers. “The worst part about [...]
Vilsack touts domestic fertilizer investments, conservation programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Diversifying income streams and protecting the country’s natural resources can go hand-in-hand, U.S. Secretary of [...]
Annual oral rabies vaccine airdrop marks 30 years
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) by the Texas Department of State Health Services [...]
USDA launches remote grading pilot program for beef
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access [...]
Bipartisan bill introduced to help border farmers with repairs
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bipartisan bill was introduced to help farmers and ranchers along the border repair damages [...]
Keeping cattle lice under control in the winter
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cattle lice thrive in winter weather. It is a common pest that can bite into ranchers’ [...]