Drought impacts Texas pumpkin yields
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas pumpkin yields are below average due to extreme drought conditions this summer. Yields in Floyd County, the Pumpkin Capital of Texas, are down 30% to 40% compared to a [...]
Free New World screwworm inspector training launches
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a free online course on June 13 to expand the number of certified [...]
SEC moves to rescind climate disclosure rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to rescind its climate-related disclosure rule that [...]
Garden grants help homeschool students grow ag knowledge
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Homeschool educators can spark students’ interest in agriculture through garden grants offered by Texas Farm Bureau [...]
Rollins visits South Texas to review New World screwworm response
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state animal health officials are intensifying efforts to contain and eradicate New World [...]
Texas teachers dig into agriculture through SAI workshop
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Educators from across Texas traded textbooks for tractors and learned more about agriculture and [...]
Warm, wet conditions fuel pest concerns across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A warm, wet spring has helped crops and pastures grow across Texas, but it has [...]
USDA to host three roundtables in South Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host three roundtable discussions in South Texas this month. The meetings are [...]
Texas educators can apply for TFB garden grants
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) garden grant applications are now open to help educators bring agriculture [...]