TFB’s Jumpstart, Activate encourage student growth
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over 580 eighth and ninth grade students grew in leadership and became more familiar with Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) through the Jumpstart and Activate programs. Jumpstart and Activate are [...]
Researcher studies decline in meat consumption
There has been a steady decline in meat consumption in the U.S. over the past decade. It has fallen 14 [...]
USDA makes changes to prevented planting program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updates to improve the Prevented Planting Program. “These improvements [...]
Valley citrus growers approve referendum
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Texas citrus growers are grappling with serious threats to their livelihood. That’s why Rio Grande [...]
Veterinary Feed Directive changes on the horizon
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Each year brings new changes and new regulations. Next year will be no different. Starting [...]
TAHC modifies temporary preventative quarantine area
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has modified the 223,000-acre Temporary Preventative Quarantine Area (TPQA) in Cameron County. The TPQA [...]
Texas Agriculture Memorial Day recognized at Capitol
The inaugural ceremony of Texas Agriculture Memorial Day in Austin on Monday allowed Texans to honor the lives of farmers [...]
Larger beef supplies, weaker markets face ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A young cow herd, a bright outlook and strong beef demand. Farmers and ranchers saddled [...]
Texas beef checkoff program begins third year
With two years under its belt, the Texas beef checkoff program began its third year of collections that fund programs [...]