New sterile fly strain could boost screwworm fight
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A newly developed strain of sterile New World screwworm flies could significantly increase the number of male flies available to help fight the pest. NovoFly™ is an all-male strain developed [...]
USDA releases second round of disaster relief funds to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second round of disaster relief payments through the Supplemental Disaster Relief [...]
Texas farmers, ranchers urge lawmakers to pass farm bill
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers and ranchers are calling on Congress to pass a new farm bill as [...]
Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 25-27
The state of Texas is helping residents prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for [...]
Texas students learn about peaches through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students across Texas recently learned about peaches during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School [...]
Rural land values climb, market steadies across Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Rural land values in Texas reached a new high in 2025, even as sales activity [...]
Rollins announces first-of-its-kind USDA Office of Seafood
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of a new Office of Seafood. This office will prioritize customer [...]
Three regional YF&R meetings set for summer, fall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Young farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals across Texas will have several opportunities this year to [...]
Ag mech grants available to Texas educators
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ten agricultural mechanics and metal technologies educators will be awarded grants this year through [...]