USDA to gradually reopen border to Mexican cattle
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock imports from Mexico will soon resume under a phased reopening plan announced this week by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. The announcement follows enhanced New World screwworm prevention efforts [...]
Texas ranchers eligible for drought disaster assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that ranchers and livestock owners in impacted Texas counties may be eligible for assistance [...]
Bayer successes, EU approval push Monsanto takeover forward
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The $62.5 billion takeover of U.S.-based Monsanto Company by German Bayer may be complete in [...]
USDA will not regulate genome editing
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week it will not regulate plants modified [...]
Texas hunters pursue ample population of spring gobblers
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Spring turkey hunting is underway in Texas, and a state biologist says there [...]
STEM educators gain perspective on Texas beef
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A group of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers from across the nation attended [...]
NRCS announces deadline for conservation assistance funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas has announced the first funding application deadline of April [...]
Collegiate Discussion Meet applications due April 2
By Julie Tomascik Editor There's less than a week left to apply for Texas Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet. Applications, [...]
TFB leaders serve on Issues Advisory Committees
Legislative, regulatory and legal representation are keys for strengthening agricultural awareness and perspectives on state and national issues. Participating on [...]