USDA urged to ramp up efforts against New World screwworm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including 25 from Texas, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand their New World screwworm (NWS) eradication and containment efforts to protect [...]
Herbicide-resistant tumbleweed invades High Plains
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service scientists are concerned that kochia, a type of tumbleweed, is [...]
Ag education majors can apply for TFB scholarship
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students pursuing a degree in ag education can apply for scholarships from Texas Farm Bureau [...]
Texas A&M student creates CowSim video game
By Julie Tomascik Editor One Texas A&M University student developed an interactive game, CowSim, to introduce concepts of working cattle. [...]
TFB participates in Texas Tribune Festival in Austin
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) recently participated in the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin as a sponsor of three sessions focused [...]
WTO launches World Cotton Day
By Julie Tomascik Editor A global celebration of cotton will be held Monday, Oct. 7. The launch of World Cotton [...]
National 4-H Week inspires Texas youth
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, 4-H members from across the nation are celebrating National 4-H Week. Throughout the week, [...]
Program helps grow rural communities through nonprofits
Texas farmers and ranchers have the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation for a nonprofit of their choice through America’s [...]
West Texas ag highlighted in YF&R Fall Tour
By Julie Tomascik Editor A look at sheep and goat production, diversified farms and research and education were part of [...]