One Big Beautiful Bill Act a win for agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The budget package passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in early July invests millions of dollars in improving the farm bill safety net, preventing animal diseases and [...]
Fever ticks confirmed on a Jim Wells County calf
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials established a Control Purpose Quarantine Area (CPQA) in northern Jim Wells County after fever [...]
Texas ag teachers prepare for new school year
By Julie Tomascik Editor The last weeks of summer are coming to an end, and a new school year will [...]
TWDB to host flood planning, financing meetings
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host 13 meetings around the state in August to solicit comments from the [...]
AFBF accepting nominations for Farm Dog of the Year
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Nominations for the 2020 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest are now open. [...]
TAHC reports new cases of VSV
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) announced 11 new confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis virus [...]
Veteran farmers to gather in Austin
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) will hold its fifth national meeting Nov. 17-20 in Austin. [...]
Insect damage light as growing season ends
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Insect pressure hasn’t been as strong for row crops in 2019, according to Texas A&M [...]
Texas Statewide Quail Symposium set for Aug. 14-16
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern The semi-annual Texas Statewide Quail symposium is set for Aug. 14-16 in Abilene. Quail [...]