Avian influenza detected in Texas dairy herd
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a Texas dairy herd, marking the first detection of the virus in Texas dairy cattle this year. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and [...]
Cotton infrastructure suffering after years of drought
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought plagued the Lone Star State in 2022 with a record number of failed [...]
Supreme Court upholds California’s Proposition 12
California’s controversial Proposition 12 stands after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the law last week. California’s [...]
Texas Legislature passes annual electric vehicle fee
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas Legislature passed a bill that would impose an annual registration fee for electric [...]
Understanding the risks of cyberattacks on the farm
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist With the click of a mouse, a cyberattack can put all your farm, ranch and [...]
Dairy innovations have positive impact on environment
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Advancements in the dairy industry are increasing dairy farm efficiency and having a positive environmental [...]
USDA makes changes to Annual Forage Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the Annual Forage Insurance Program to make it more sustainable and to [...]
Farmers, ranchers optimistic for 2023 hay crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Hay season is underway, and some Texas farmers and ranchers are optimistic for a [...]
TFB to host workshop for agricultural science teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agricultural science teachers can learn from industry experts and add to their classroom resources through [...]