Trump signs executive orders directing federal review of beef policies
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Sept. 4 that address meat processing, competition, livestock predators and country-of-origin labeling. One order directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase resources, [...]
2025 Outstanding YF&R Finalist: Colin and Joy Graff
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A single tractor, hay cutter and baler—built on faith, hard work and a lot [...]
Grain buyer files for bankruptcy, leaving some Texas farmers without payment
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hansen-Mueller Co., a grain company based in Omaha, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving some [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 2026 scholarship applications are open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues its longstanding commitment to support and invest in the next generation [...]
U.S. Senate passes bill to allow schools to serve whole milk
The U.S. Senate last week passed a bill that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served in schools. [...]
Tyson to close Nebraska plant, slow production at Amarillo plant
Tyson Foods announced plans to close its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, as well as convert its beef facility [...]
TFB helps FFA chapters prepare for Ag Issues contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Eight FFA chapters presented their Agricultural Issues Forum presentations to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) staff [...]
USDA launches New World screwworm website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a New World screwworm (NWS) website that centralizes information available across the federal [...]
Neurologic form of EHV confirmed in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic [...]