FARM Act would provide support to farmers facing economic challenges
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new bill aimed at offsetting financial pressure for farmers while waiting on a farm bill was introduced last week. The Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act of 2024, [...]
Bird flu found in U.S. commercial flock
A highly pathogenic strain of H7 avian influenza (HPAI) in a U.S. commercial flock has been confirmed by the U.S. [...]
Judge orders stay on warfarin use for wild pig control
A Texas Department of Agriculture rule change that would have allowed the use of a warfarin-based toxicant to control the wild [...]
Research leads to new link in citrus greening battle
U.S. citrus growers have been fighting citrus greening disease for more than 10 years since it was first discovered on [...]
Surviving eaglet rescued from nest
An eaglet rescued in late February from a nest after its mother was killed in north Harris County is being [...]
Farmers, ranchers concerned about trade retaliation with Mexico
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern If President Donald Trump imposes a tariff on Mexican goods, which he has mentioned [...]
How to win in a low-trust world
By Zippy Duvall AFBF President Americans’ confidence and trust in key institutions is at a historical low, according to a [...]
Longtime voice of rodeo passes away
Rodeo announcer Hadley Barrett passed away Thursday, March 2. Rodeo fans young and old remember a true legend who was [...]
New report shows economic impact of Texas ag exports
About 35 percent of U.S. farm income comes from selling agricultural products overseas. And potential trade disruption could have a [...]