Farm From School brings wheat milling to K-5 students
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students from across Texas recently learned how wheat is transformed into flour during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. Each month, kindergarten through fifth-grade students virtually “meet” with [...]
Cotton gene-editing project paves path for plant protection
The Texas A&M Department of Entomology received $294,000 in grants to conduct research on pest management tools for cotton production.The [...]
CWD confirmed in Limestone County deer breeding facility
Another case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently discovered in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal [...]
Climate projects approved in Texas, set to receive federal funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool [...]
ReConnect investments distribute funds for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural [...]
CBB to invest money in beef promotion, research
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) announced it plans to invest about $38.5 million into programs for beef promotion, research, consumer [...]
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act heard by Senate committee
By Julie TomascikEditorA proposed bill aims to protect farm and ranch families from overregulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The [...]
Texas Tech, USDA open cotton classing complex
Lubbock is now home to a new cotton classing facility on a university campus.Texas Tech University and the U.S. Department [...]
Farm Safety and Health Week focuses on protecting ag’s future
By Julie Tomascik Editor Additional emphasis is being placed on farm safety this week, Sept. 18-24, during National Farm Safety [...]