USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. "Due to the threat of New World [...]
Good, bad news in CWD report
Texas has recorded its first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging whitetail and elk. Those conclusions were recorded [...]
Texas farmers see early emergence of pests
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The dry and mild winter Texas experienced this year allowed farmers in many regions to [...]
USDA delays GIPSA rule implementation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay implementation of a controversial rule in the meat and livestock sector and [...]
Canadian official says country open to discussing trade, NAFTA
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Trade and investment between Canada and the United States, two-way, is worth $2 [...]
TFB’s wildfire assistance deadline approaches
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to apply for assistance through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund is [...]
Deal reached to reopen Chinese markets to U.S. beef
Technical barriers of trade have prevented sales for more than six months since China announced it had last lifted its [...]
Texas peanut acreage on the decline
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Higher cotton prices could mean fewer peanuts in Texas fields this year. Peanut acreage is [...]
Dow AgroSciences donates to wildfire victims
The recent wildfires that roared across the Southern Plains caused unprecedented damage to ranch land, cattle, wildlife and personal property. [...]