Homeschool educators dive into agriculture at TFB ag academy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Homeschool educators across Texas learned about agriculture at a recent workshop with the help of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Ag in the Classroom programs. The two-day Summer Ag Academy held [...]
Proposal to allow drone use at night to locate feral hogs for hunters
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting comments on a proposal that would [...]
Sign up for Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet
By Emmy PowellCommunication SpecialistSign up is underway for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) 2022 Discussion Meet.Registration [...]
Rural citizens diversify income with off-farm jobs
A new report found that more residents of rural America are working in industries outside of agriculture. According to a [...]
Modernized Endangered Species Act rules reinstated
Modernized rules on the Endangered Species Act are officially reinstated after an appeals court decision. The Ninth Circuit Court of [...]
Cotton gene-editing project paves path for plant protection
The Texas A&M Department of Entomology received $294,000 in grants to conduct research on pest management tools for cotton production.The [...]
CWD confirmed in Limestone County deer breeding facility
Another case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently discovered in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal [...]
Climate projects approved in Texas, set to receive federal funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool [...]
ReConnect investments distribute funds for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural [...]