Drought conditions persist across most of Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions continue to expand across Texas, with warm temperatures and limited rainfall in the forecast. The latest Water Weekly drought map from the Texas Water Development Board showed [...]
Farm Bureau leader rides alongside U.S. ag secretary in Valley
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins saddled up for a boots-on-the-ground look at livestock protection [...]
Farm Bureau’s legislative wins secure strong future for ag
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas lawmakers approved several bills during the 89th legislative regular session that will impact farmers, ranchers [...]
Feral hogs cost U.S. ag over $1.6 billion in annual losses
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Feral hogs continue to run rampant across 13 states, including Texas, causing more than $1.6 [...]
Favorable pasture conditions across Lone Star State
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Timely spring rains across much of Texas have led to favorable pasture and rangeland conditions [...]
APHIS to host New World screwworm listening sessions
New World screwworm (NWS) listening sessions will be held in late June and early July to solicit input from stakeholders [...]
Alfalfa grows in dry, arid climate of Far West Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor In the high desert heat of Far West Texas, where cotton stretches white across [...]
USDA to combat screwworm with Texas sterile insect facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor A critical line of defense against the New World screwworm is coming soon to the Rio [...]
U.S. ag trade deficit widens, headed to record levels
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. The [...]