Texas lawmakers to study ag-related priorities during interim
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas lawmakers will take a closer look at several issues impacting farmers and ranchers as part of the Legislature’s interim charges ahead of the next session. The charges, issued by Lt. [...]
Budget includes more funding for animal disease response, prevention
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas laboratories are at the frontline of animal disease response and prevention, and they, along [...]
New online rangeland ecology course available
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Understanding how to care for rangelands is vital for landowners and natural resource professionals, and [...]
Lawmakers urge fast-track approval of screwworm treatments for livestock
By Julie Tomascik Editor A group of Congressional lawmakers is urging federal agencies to fast-track approvals of anti-parasitic treatments for [...]
Hunt County Farm Bureau donates pork to help feed community
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hunt County Farm Bureau donated 575 pounds of pork to a local nonprofit through Texas [...]
Texas 4-H names 2025 TFB scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cadence Copeland, Krystal Tondre and Emily Smith are the 2025 recipients of scholarships funded by Texas [...]
USDA releases new plan for national security
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration unveiled its plan to address foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and ensure [...]
USDA once again closes border to Mexican cattle imports
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock trade across the U.S.-Mexico border is once again suspended, effective immediately. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture [...]
USDA launches crop disaster relief program for 2023-24 losses
Farmers who suffered losses to their crops due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can begin applying for$16 billion [...]