Texas aquaculture shows steady growth across multiple sectors
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas aquaculture has shown growth over the past five years, despite federal reports indicating a decline. The 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Aquaculture reported a decrease in [...]
Texas farmers facing worst cotton harvest in years
By Julie TomascikEditorFields of white cotton are few and far between this year. Hopes for a good crop dried up [...]
New USDA rule aims to spur livestock competition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced two new efforts to support fair and competitive meat and poultry markets. These efforts [...]
USDA to open applications for $500 million in fertilizer grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $500 million in grants is available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition [...]
Students experience ag with Brazoria-Galveston CFB
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistBrazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau hosted about 100 fourth graders on an agricultural field trip.The field trip allowed [...]
HPAI detected in Dallas County backyard flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a non-commercial mixed species backyard flock (non-poultry) in Dallas County. Avian [...]
Lamb quality influenced by on-farm practices
On-farm practices are significant factors in what consumers think about the taste of lamb, according to the American Lamb Checkoff. [...]
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 [...]