County Farm Bureaus display activities during AFBF trade show
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Five county Farm Bureaus displayed activities and events during the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention Trade Show. Hale, Swisher, Madison, Waller and Houston County Farm Bureaus received the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]