USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. "Due to the threat of New World [...]
Federal agencies aim to reduce food waste
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Three U.S. agencies are leading efforts to reduce food waste. The U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
Fruit crops blooming despite recent cold spells
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas fruits should have a good year despite a rough start, according to a Texas [...]
FFA students show off tractor tech skills
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!” While that wasn’t the announcer’s actual call to action [...]
TFB members get free tickets to baseball games
Take your family out to the ball game this season! Eligible Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members can receive two free [...]
‘Raise your hand’ to help Texas 4-H
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Only one in three kids say they have the skills to handle what life throws [...]
USDA warns movers about bringing pests with them
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Spring is a popular time for families to relocate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
One-day workshops help teachers learn about agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Eight one-day workshops will be held this summer to help teachers make the connection with agriculture [...]
Changes await Texas farmers in 2018 Farm Bill programs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The program names may have stayed the same, but there have been changes to the [...]