USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, preparedness and response. The New World Screwworm Grand Challenge is part of the agency’s [...]
Schlimgen wins TFB’s 2025 Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Shelby Shank Field Editor College students from across the state focused on challenges in agriculture during Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Bill filed to address foreign ownership of ag land in Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bill filed by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst that addresses hostile foreign ownership of agricultural land [...]
East Texas farm family grows colorful tulips
By Shelby Shank Field Editor After a family visit to a tulip farm, Jerry Moody casually mentioned they could [...]
U.S. prepares to levy new tariffs, TFB expresses concerns
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The United States will soon implement an across-the-board 10% tariff on all goods exported to [...]
Young farmers, ranchers donate pork to local organization
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Advisory Committee donated 186 pounds [...]
Texas expects dry, challenging spring
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Drought conditions will likely strengthen this spring as Texas faces rising temperatures and below-average precipitation, [...]
Crabapple Fire burns over 9,800 acres near Fredericksburg
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Crabapple Fire—fueled by extreme drought conditions, high winds and low humidity—burned 9,858 acres [...]
Bill would strengthen ag finance programs in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas agriculture continues to face financial challenges that threaten the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across [...]