El Niño could develop later this year
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A shift in weather patterns could take shape later this year as La Niña weakens and El Niño develops. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center (CPC) reported below-average sea [...]
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. [...]