HPAI detections slow, but fall migration increases risks
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Since February 2022, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has affected nearly 175 million poultry and 1,075 dairy herds across the U.S. While detections have slowed over the summer, with [...]
Farm Bureau Feeding Texas program announced
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is joining county Farm Bureaus across the state to assist those who are in need of [...]
U-pick strawberry farm adjusts to new normal
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Two years ago, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) visited with Chris and Kylie Demases of Pecan [...]
Novel chemistry may prevent fungal disease
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Wheat and rice farmers may soon have a new tool in the fight against fungal [...]
Regulations for meat exports to Canada simplified
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A joint initiative by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) [...]
Farm safety net programs show record enrollment
Farmers signed a record 1.77 million contracts for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) farm safety net programs—Agriculture Risk Coverage [...]
Virtual Leadership Conference replaces summer youth event
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Youth Leadership Conference will be held virtually this year due to [...]
USDA offers farmers marketing flexibility amid COVID-19
Farmers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation [...]
USDA unveils plans for coronavirus funding
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus could receive at least some aid from [...]