Catastrophic flooding hits parts of Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Days of torrential rain have triggered catastrophic flooding across the Texas Hill Country and South Texas. The storms have damaged crops and fences, stranded livestock and prompted numerous water rescues. [...]
OTC Ivermectin approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for Ivomec (Ivermectin) [...]
Sterile fly dispersal facility opens in Rio Grande Valley
By Julie Tomascik Editor The ribbon cutting of a sterile fly distribution facility Monday in the Rio Grande Valley marked [...]
USDA plans to purchase U.S. commodities for Food for Peace
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to distribute more than 200,000 tons of international [...]
Signup for Jumpstart, Activate through TFB’s Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students who will be in eighth and ninth grade in August can dive into leadership, [...]
America’s farmers fuel your Big Game party
Sunday’s big game will be the main focus for millions of America’s families, but what they eat during the game [...]
Chicken wing consumption to rise for football championship
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to eat [...]
Mexico commits to paying water debt it owes the U.S.
By Julie Tomascik Editor Mexico reached an agreement with the U.S. on a plan to address the shortfall in water [...]
Applications open for 2026 Vet Medicine Loan Repayment Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) applications for the eight situations in [...]