New World screwworm response expands across Lone Star State
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state responses to New World screwworm continue to expand as additional cases are confirmed, new resources are deployed and outreach efforts increase across Texas. Additional cases confirmed New World [...]
Kendrick wins TFB’s 2024 Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist College students from across the Lone Star state focused on challenges in agriculture during [...]
CWD detected in a Real County deer breeding facility
Two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) were confirmed in a Real County deer breeding facility, marking the first detections [...]
Texas farmers optimistic about wheat crop, despite low prices
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers are feeling optimistic about this year’s wheat crop despite low prices. Texas [...]
Texas corn, soybean, wheat planted acres forecast down in 2024
By Emmy Powell Communication Specialist The planted acreage for corn, soybeans and wheat in Texas are forecast down this [...]
Springtime calls for fire ant control in fields, yards
Spring is a good time to get a start on fire ant control. and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts recommend taking [...]
Signup for Thrive through TFB’s 2024 Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students in the graduating class of 2025 are invited to build and strengthen their leadership [...]
Critical tax provisions for farmers, ranchers set to expire in 2025
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire in 2025 and [...]
Nominations open through May 17 for Cattlemen’s Beef Board
Nominations are being sought for Texas representatives on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB). USDA is seeking nominations [...]