Abbott signs bill that enforces right to farm legislation
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill aimed at strengthening protections for Texas farmers and ranchers. SB 1035 allows farmers and ranchers to seek legal relief when local government actions conflict with [...]
Report shows fewer cattle on feed
By Shelby Shank Field Editor With lower beef cow herds coming into this year and rising production costs, along [...]
USDA announces Cattlemen’s Beef Board appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture named 40 members, including several from Texas, to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 2023 scholarship applications open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues to invest in youth, devoting large amounts of money and [...]
FWS extends effective date for lesser prairie-chicken listing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is extending the effective date of the final rule to list two [...]
USDA proposes updated animal disease traceability rule
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed amendments [...]
USDA announces additional assistance for dairy farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the details of additional assistance for dairy farmers, including a second round of [...]
USDA invests $9.6 million to expand meat processing capacity
Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an additional $9.6 million in grants and loans [...]
Tools available to help Texans control feral hog population
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texans have several options when it comes controlling the ever-growing feral hog, or wild [...]