FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) took effect on June 1. The FMMO structure, according to American Farm Bureau [...]
TFB helps promote ethanol at NASCAR event
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Ethanol was in the spotlight last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. American [...]
Using old, new flu vaccines in horses discouraged
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Mixing different strains of the influenza vaccine could result in decreased immunity to the disease [...]
Fall turkeys within range for hunters
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The fall turkey season isn’t as prolific in Texas as it once was, [...]
Lawmakers support hours of service waiver
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Citing concerns for the welfare of livestock and the health of the agricultural industry, a [...]
Rice gene could help fight issues with drought, flooding
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist New research could help Texas rice growers deal with inconsistent weather patterns. A recent study [...]
FDA steps up romaine lettuce surveillance
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked a deadly E. coli outbreak to an [...]
Texas Farm Bureau continues to grow
By Russell Boening Texas Farm Bureau President Another membership year has come and gone, and we have once again achieved [...]
Ag groups stress need for farm bill completion
Warning the financial security of America’s farmers and ranchers is in jeopardy, 16 agricultural organizations, including the American Farm Bureau [...]