USDA opens sterile fly dispersal facility in Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. The facility will allow USDA to conduct aerial releases of sterile flies across northeastern Mexico, [...]
New report details COVID-19’s impact on Texas agriculture
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on Texas agriculture. Since social distancing and [...]
TFB announces 2020 scholarship recipients
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the organization's 2020 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $207,000 to graduating [...]
USDA modernizes plant biotechnology regulations
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized changes to update and modernize biotechnology regulations [...]
TPWD sets red snapper season in federal waters
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Private anglers will have 63 days starting June 1 to catch red snapper in federal [...]
TFB statement on CFAP signup details
The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s announcement of Coronavirus Food Assistance [...]
USDA launches CFAP direct payment signup details
Farmers and ranchers can begin enrolling next week for $16 billion in direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program [...]
Walker CFB sponsors food donation truck event
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Walker County Farm Bureau (CFB) recently used the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Feeding Texas Co-op [...]
Spring is a good time to control fire ants in fields
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Fire ants have been marching across Texas fields and pastures for decades. Ant mounds damage [...]