USDA approves funds to fight New World screwworm
By Julie Tomascik Editor A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals was identified in November in Mexico. The New World screwworm was found in a cow at an inspection checkpoint in [...]
Fumonisin update meetings set Dec. 19 in Dumas, Dimmitt
Two update meetings regarding fumonisin issues in corn this year and what to expect for 2018 are set for Dec. [...]
Continued education initiative launched for rural youth
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A new program focused on providing necessary resources for continued education has been launched by [...]
TFB diligent, involved in tax reform process
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As lawmakers in Washington, D.C. prepare to conference the Senate and House passed tax reform [...]
Perdue talks farm bill, trade
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer From international trade and the farm bill to farm labor and immigration, the issues [...]
BQA launches new transportation training, certification program
The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has launched a new training and certification program for cattle transportation. The program, [...]
Additional water well testing available for Harvey-flooded areas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The effects of Hurricane Harvey are still felt along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Texas [...]
2017 ag census arrives this month
Farmers and ranchers in Texas and across the nation will receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture this month. Farmers and [...]
Texas, U.S. broiler report down from previous week
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas hatcheries set fewer eggs this week than last, according to a report from the [...]