Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to an even greater threat. Feral hogs, with a population that continues to explode across the [...]
Texas Beef Council presents checkoff update at short course
The Texas Beef Council presented a beef checkoff update during the annual Beef Cattle Short Course at Texas A&M University [...]
Tree Check Month a reminder to inspect trees
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Ten minutes is all it takes to check trees and help stop the spread of [...]
Texas Supreme Court finds FALA inapplicable to ranchers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas Supreme Court recently handed down a decision which may have far-reaching implications for [...]
More crops, livestock eligible for CFAP funds
The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is extended to Sept. 11 and farmers and ranchers [...]
Apply for funds to help cover costs of organic certification
Organic farmers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification [...]
Teachers encouraged to apply for TFB’s garden grant program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Teachers can help students grow a lifelong interest in agriculture when they apply for the [...]
Emergency CRP haying, grazing tied to drought status
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced changes late last week for emergency haying and grazing [...]
Land management course available online
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Mesquite trees are a thorn in many Texas landowners’ sides, but they don’t have to [...]