USDA launches New World screwworm website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a New World screwworm (NWS) website that centralizes information available across the federal government. The site, USDA said, reflects the whole-of-government effort to fight this pest through implementation [...]
Texas farmers tell Congress to pass farm bill, economic assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor The farm bill, a five-year piece of legislation that provides security for farmers, still has [...]
Jan. 1 is deadline to file documents under Corporate Transparency Act
The deadline for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses to file documents under Corporate Transparency Act is Jan. 1. [...]
Turkeys, eggs see greatest impact from avian influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of avian influenza, and more than [...]
Shaw’s passion for agriculture fuels his collegiate path
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agriculture has been the center of Wes Shaw’s life, cultivating his passion for farming and [...]
New handbook available for border landowners
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new resource is available for landowners along the Texas-Mexico border who have questions about laws, [...]
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 [...]
FSA County Committee elections for 2024 are open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots last week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to all [...]
Collegiate Farm Bureau involvement shows growth in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor A collegiate agricultural organization is taking root across university campuses in Texas, where a growing number [...]