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. State and federal animal health officials announced June 3 that the parasitic pest was detected [...]
Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients named
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Three college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student [...]
USDA provides update on fertilizer production projects
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The world’s largest ammonia plant, which is expected to help strengthen the U.S.’ fertilizer supply [...]
Texas Farm Bureau opposes proposed mountain lion reporting rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is pushing back against a proposed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
Farmers, ranchers meet with Rollins, lawmakers in D.C.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Nearly 300 Texas farmers and ranchers traveled to Washington, D.C., in mid-May to advocate [...]
Skaggs receives 2026 TFB S.M. True Jr. Ag Scholar Award
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas A&M University student with a passion for agriculture received Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
Texas farmers, ranchers invited to apply for conservation incentive program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners have a new opportunity to invest in soil health [...]
U.S. meat consumption increases despite rising prices
America’s demand for meat continues to grow, even as the cost of beef, pork and chicken rises. Memorial Day weekend [...]
Rollins discusses ag issues with TFB members in D.C.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Brooke Rollins, the first-ever Texan to hold the title of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, welcomed [...]