Feral hogs cause damage to Texas crops, pastures
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Feral hogs continue to leave a growing trail of destruction across fields and pastures. Justin Allen, a rancher in Rosebud, has seen the damage become more widespread in recent years. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]