Some USDA programs on pause during shutdown
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not implement or process disaster assistance payments or implement changes to farm bill programs approved through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, HR [...]
TFB urges support for domestic sterile fly facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is calling for swift Congressional action to strengthen the nation’s defenses [...]
USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the [...]
Texas students get the scoop on ice cream through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas students wrapped up the semester on a sweet note through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
TFB names 2025 Rural Veterinary Scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Four students pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree were awarded Rural Veterinary [...]
USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of [...]
U.S., UK reach trade deal that includes agriculture
The U.S. and United Kingdom reached the framework of a trade agreement that opens new market access for American agricultural products. “Texas [...]
Farmers, ranchers talk farm bill, water, trade on Capitol Hill
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Nearly 350 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to Washington, D.C., at the end [...]
TFB announces 2025 scholarship recipients
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the organization’s 2025 scholarship recipients, awarding $345,000 to graduating high school [...]