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 New World Screwworm (NWS) inspectors across Texas. This course will allow more Texans to inspect [...]
Bipartisan resolution honors women’s role in agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the [...]
USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2026 enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General [...]
Applications open for ag water conservation grants
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Applications for the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) 2026 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants are open [...]
USDA gearing up for next Census of Agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas farmers and ranchers will soon receive a survey in the mail from the U.S. [...]
EPA clarifies Clean Air Act to support farmers’ equipment repairs
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air [...]
TFB’s Socks for a Cause campaign raises funds for national group
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Socks for a Cause campaign raised $3,120 to support the [...]
FDA outlines 2026 food safety and nutrition priorities
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined food regulation priorities for 2026 that would change [...]
EPA reapproves dicamba for cotton, soybeans with new protections
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved the herbicide dicamba for over-the-top (OTT) applications on genetically [...]