New World screwworm prevention drug approved for application
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a topical drug to help prevent New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in livestock and certain wildlife species. [...]
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for 2025 education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2025 cycle. Applications [...]
World Cotton Day highlights cotton’s positive impact
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cotton is woven into the state and national economies, and on World Cotton Day, the focus [...]
TFB leaders testify at interim hearing on screwworm, rice delphacid
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers shared concerns about two invasive pests threatening livestock and rice during a [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025-26 homeschool garden grant recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the homeschool garden grants for 2025-2026. Fifteen [...]
Challenges in turkey production could impact holiday prices
Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year. New analysis from the [...]
Some USDA programs on pause during shutdown
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not implement or process disaster assistance payments or [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names 2025-26 ag mech grant winners
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the Ag Mechanics Grant Program for [...]
Texas students learn about cotton through Farm From School
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students in kindergarten through fifth grade learned about cotton in September through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]