Bill aims to educate public, protect livestock from balloon releases
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced in the Texas Legislature seeks to curb a threat to the state’s livestock: released balloons. HB 2669 by Rep. Bobby Guerra would establish a voluntary reporting system and [...]
Hay scam hits South Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Be careful who you sell to. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is warning Texas [...]
TFB members save on GM vehicles through May 31, 2017
By Julie Tomascik Editor Make your best deal, stack incentives and top it off with the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
USDA beefs up funding to help fight cattle fever ticks
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas cattlemen have received an additional $3.7 million in federal aid to bolster efforts in the [...]
Texas wheat crop escapes major damage
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Texas is no stranger to unpredictable weather patterns and the end of April brought a [...]
EPA accepts comments on rules, regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor It’s time to weigh in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules and regulations. EPA [...]
Wild pig control method focus of Senate committee
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texas Senate committee left a contentious bill mandating increased studies of wild pig control methods [...]
Educational GMO outreach included in omnibus spending bill
Congress has allocated funds to help the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fight misconceptions about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). About [...]
Building stronger relationships with Texas legislators
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Texas farmers and ranchers took agriculture beyond the fence to the state’s Capitol during a [...]