U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft, [...]
Cargill expands in Brazil
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Within the next few months, Cargill hopes to finalize its purchase of Brazilian cattle feed [...]
Canada updates ID requirements for breeding cattle imported from U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice that Canada has [...]
Hurricane Harvey ag losses top $200 million
Texas agriculture suffered a major blow when Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas more than two months ago. The agricultural [...]
Hurricane assistance deadline extended to Dec. 1
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to apply for assistance through the Texas Farm Bureau Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund has [...]
Taking care of harvested deer in field ensures best end product
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager How well a deer is handled soon after harvest is the key to [...]
Farm Bureau supports proposed safety net fix
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and seven other major farm groups have united in support of a bill introduced [...]
AFBF recognizes county Farm Bureau programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Training efforts and agricultural engagement with young leaders have earned two county Farm Bureaus a trip [...]
TFB members, leaders push for viable guestworker program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bill designed to replace the current H-2A guestworker program for agriculture was voted out [...]