Ranchers tour USDA screwworm, cattle fever tick facilities
By Julie Tomascik Editor Members of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Commodity Advisory Committees toured U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) facilities in the Rio Grande Valley to see firsthand how officials are working to combat [...]
CWD detected in Kimble County, emergency rule adopted
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a deer breeding facility in Kimble County. In response to the CWD detection, [...]
Smooth Ag named semi-finalist in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas agricultural startup placed in the top 10 semi-finalists of the 2024 Farm Bureau [...]
Students take home awards from 2023 SOFA Challenge
By Julie Tomascik Editor Discussing agricultural issues and solutions earned four high school students recognition from the Heart O’ [...]
New weaned calf risk management tool now available
Texas livestock producers now have a new, first-of-its-kind insurance option. Weaned Calf Risk Protection is a new policy offered by [...]
National 4-H Week celebrates love for the program
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist This week, 4-H members across the U.S. are celebrating their love for 4-H. Throughout National [...]
USDA makes additional payment for Texas rice farmers
Texas rice farmers will receive an additional payment through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Rice Production Program, which provides up [...]
Government shutdown, farm bill deadlines near
Lawmakers are quickly facing the deadline to fund the federal government and pass a new farm bill. Farmers and ranchers [...]
Milk dispenser installed for Texas Tech’s student athletes
By Julie Tomascik Editor A refrigerated milk dispenser was installed at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center through a collaboration [...]