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) 1% injectable solution against New World screwworm (NWS) in cattle. Ivomec is authorized for use [...]
Nominations open for Farm Dog of the Year contest
Farmers and ranchers are invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported [...]
TAHC encourages anthrax vaccination for livestock
Livestock owners in areas prone to anthrax are encouraged to vaccinate their animals against the disease this spring. "Due to [...]
USDA expands, renews CRP to boost enrollment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week opened enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, [...]
Cattlemen’s Beef Board seeks Texas nominations
Nominations are being sought for Texas representatives on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB). The CBB’s goal is [...]
TFB Summer Leadership Conference set for June 21-23
The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Summer Leadership Conference, set for June 21-23 in San Marcos, offers farmers and ranchers [...]
FACA recommends USDA work toward carbon bank
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA), now more than 70 members strong, has worked over the past three months [...]
AFBF launches resource directory during Mental Health Month
In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) launched a comprehensive, easy-to-use online directory of [...]
TFB announces 2021 scholarship recipients
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the organization’s 2021 scholarship recipients, awarding $199,500 to graduating high school [...]