Screwworm cases on the rise in Mexico, U.S. concerns grow
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cases of New World screwworm in Mexico continue to increase. Mexico has recorded 5,920 cases of New World screwworm in animals as of Aug. 30, a significant increase from the 3,853 cases [...]
Exports under China trade deal closely watched
An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Market Intel analysis shows China is buying more U.S. commodities for the upcoming marketing [...]
New Texas hunting, fishing licenses on sale now
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor With hunting season just around the corner, it’s time to purchase 2020-2021 annual Texas hunting [...]
TFB, ag groups ask Congress for hurricane aid
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and other agribusinesses in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) and Coastal Bend [...]
Public comment period open on RFID ear tag system
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking [...]
Tom Green CFB hosts Back the Blue event
Tom Green County Farm Bureau (CFB) hosted a Back the Blue event on Aug. 11 to thank and recognize first [...]
TFB announces Lesson Plan Challenge winners
By Julie Tomascik Editor Creating engaging lessons about agriculture earned five teachers recognition from Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). The state’s [...]
USDA survey to measure areas for improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey [...]
House Ag Committee asks USDA to examine beef packers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture asked U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue [...]