Feral hogs cost U.S. ag over $1.6 billion in annual losses
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Feral hogs continue to run rampant across 13 states, including Texas, causing more than $1.6 billion in annual losses. Data from the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program and the [...]
Texas Farm Bureau awards scholarship to FCCLA student
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded Areli Ibarra, a senior at Madisonville High School, a $5,000 scholarship during the Texas Association, [...]
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 [...]