Federal funding to expand NWS inspection capacity in Texas
Texas will receive federal funds to strengthen livestock inspection capacity as state and federal officials continue efforts to contain and eradicate New World screwworm (NWS). The funding, made available through a cooperative agreement with the [...]
Sterile fly dispersal drives effort to stop NWS spread
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The sterile fly program was underway before New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas, [...]
USDA announces plan to strengthen U.S. cotton
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. [...]
Bellinger named senior advisor for NWS preparedness
The Trump administration appointed John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, [...]
Abbott expands disaster declaration for New World screwworm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Texas’ New World screwworm disaster declaration June 5 in response to [...]
Avian influenza detected in Texas dairy herd
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a Texas dairy herd, marking the first detection of [...]
Early-career ag teachers gain skills, resources through TFB workshop
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agricultural science teachers early in their careers strengthened their classroom knowledge, expanded their networks [...]
New World screwworm confirmed in three-week old calf in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor New World screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Texas for the first time in decades. [...]
Doorways to Agriculture exhibit expands with new trailer
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Doorways to Agriculture exhibit is growing with the addition of a [...]