USDA to invest $1 billion as part of strategy to combat avian flu
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $1 billion to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) through a multi-pronged approach. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins noted [...]
China re-emerges as U.S. cotton consumer
By Haley Herzog TFB Communications Intern After years of stockpiling cotton, China is re-emerging as a major consumer of the [...]
Influencers, media meet on farm to talk food, agriculture
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Food and how it's grown were the focus of a Tuesday evening dinner when farmers, [...]
Senate Ag Committee advances farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry approved its 2018 Farm Bill in [...]
Caldwell County livestock judging team heads to Scotland
By Julie Tomascik Editor They were freshmen in high school and had a passion for livestock, 4-H and a willingness [...]
TAHC encourages vigilance for exotic longhorned tick
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texas veterinarians to be vigilant and proactive as they observe and collect ticks on [...]
Spring rains not enough for current drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Spring rains helped dry conditions in parts of the state, but more rain is needed [...]
Wheat harvest underway in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat harvest across Texas is in varying stages. Some farmers are finished, while others haven’t [...]
Applications now open for Young Farmer & Rancher contests
Big or small. Organic or conventional. Grass-fed or grain-fed. Each operation is unique and helps make up the diversity of [...]