Farm From School spring registration open to K-12 classrooms
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist In the spring, Texas students can once again visit farms and ranches from their classrooms through Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) Farm From School program. The program is open to kindergarten [...]
Farm bill agreement reached in principle
Key lawmakers announced today they’ve reached an agreement in principle on the 2018 Farm Bill, drawing praise from Texas Farm [...]
Internal parasites could cause complications in Texas cattle
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Recent rainfall could mean higher rates of internal parasites in Texas cattle. Increased rainfall often [...]
New tool to report wild pig sightings, damage
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) encourages Texas landowners and homeowners to [...]
Farmers await details on second round of trade aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to soon announce the details of a second round of assistance for [...]
Bring your FFA, 4-H jackets to TFB’s annual meeting
By Julie Tomascik Editor Blue corduroy jackets and green jackets are iconic symbols of two major youth organizations that specialize [...]
Gene editing finds its way to the farm
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Advancements in genetic technology could help improve animal health and welfare, as well as food [...]
USDA, FDA will jointly regulate cell-cultured meat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will share regulatory oversight of cell-cultured [...]
Farm bill in the lame duck?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Lawmakers left for the Thanksgiving break close to a deal on a new farm bill [...]