TFB urges vigilance as screwworm threat nears Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) called for sustained vigilance and strong agency coordination this week as state lawmakers received an update on the threat of New World screwworm. During a joint hearing [...]
CME Group develops Boxed Beef Index
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, beef cattle ranchers, lawmakers and even consumers are [...]
Celebrate American agriculture on National Ag Day
Agriculture is the foundation of America and the backbone of a healthy and prosperous nation. To celebrate America’s hardworking [...]
USDA publishes final rule on industrial hemp production
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) completed its review of the final rule establishing the U.S. [...]
TFB Lesson Plan Challenge open to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers can plant the seed of agricultural knowledge in classrooms and earn recognition for their [...]
Texas A&M researches cattle reproductive failures
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Any rancher knows live births and healthy calves are what drives profit. The loss of [...]
Feed-through fly control options available for cattle
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Flies do more than just bite cattle. They can take a bite out of ranchers’ [...]
Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes U.S. House
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA) was reintroduced in the 117th Congress by Reps. Zoe [...]
USDA reopens comments on animal biotech regulation
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A proposed rule by the Trump administration to move regulation of biotechnology animal products under [...]