Bill aims to protect Texas livestock from screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced in Congress aims to safeguard livestock and wildlife in Texas and the U.S. from the New World screwworm, a destructive pest that once devastated ranches across the southern [...]
Rains help Texas pecan growers recover from drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas pecan growers should see improved production this year, thanks to rainfall across much [...]
Texas 4-H 2024 TFB scholarship recipients announced
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cassia Hernandez, Margaret Ogea and Tyler Rafa are the 2024 recipients of the $5,000 scholarships [...]
Statewide deer carcass disposal regulations approved
Statewide deer carcass disposal regulations were adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission last month. They will go into [...]
USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports by July 15
Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. [...]
Workshop empowers ag teachers, equips them with resources
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agricultural science teachers early in their career spent two days with educational and agricultural experts [...]
AgVentures Challenge finalists visit Washington, D.C.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Finalists of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2023 AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It [...]
Legacy of the land: Benitez carries on family’s ranching dream
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Giovana Benitez, ranching is a passion, but it’s also honoring a dream and [...]
AFBF challenges EPA emissions rule for new heavy-duty vehicles
Several groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), joined the American Petroleum Institute (API) in filing a lawsuit [...]