FCC bans foreign-made drones, raising concerns for agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in December it will prohibit all new foreign-made drones and parts from entering the U.S. The announcement comes from two Executive Orders signed by [...]
World Cotton Day highlights cotton’s positive impact
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cotton is woven into the state and national economies, and on World Cotton Day, the focus [...]
TFB leaders testify at interim hearing on screwworm, rice delphacid
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers shared concerns about two invasive pests threatening livestock and rice during a [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025-26 homeschool garden grant recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the homeschool garden grants for 2025-2026. Fifteen [...]
Challenges in turkey production could impact holiday prices
Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year. New analysis from the [...]
Some USDA programs on pause during shutdown
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not implement or process disaster assistance payments or [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025-26 ag mech grant winners
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the Ag Mechanics Grant Program for [...]
Texas students learn about cotton through Farm From School
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students in kindergarten through fifth grade learned about cotton in September through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
New screwworm drug gets conditional approval from FDA
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted conditional approval for a drug meant to prevent [...]