CWD detected in Brown County high-fence release site
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed at a Brown County high fence ranch. This marks the first detection for the county. A three-and-a-half-year-old female white-tailed deer test positive through postmortem testing conducted to meet CWD [...]
Golden Buckle Award to highlight county Farm Bureau efforts
By Julie Tomascik Editor County Farm Bureaus can earn prizes and bragging rights through the 2024 Golden Buckle Awards Program. [...]
USDA to host workshops on livestock risk management products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting more than a dozen in-person and virtual workshops for producers to learn [...]
Texas Farm Bureau sets 2024 national legislative priorities
By Julie Tomascik Editor Continuing to advocate for farm safety net programs, disaster assistance, stronger border security and beneficial [...]
Report shows farming and ranching is still a family business
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released late last year shows that farming and ranching remains a family [...]
U.S. House passes measure to push Mexico on water deliveries
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bipartisan resolution that targets the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas passed the [...]
USDA to conduct study on sheep, lamb health and management
This December through July 2024, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) National [...]
High input costs expected to continue for agriculture in 2024
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers and ranchers are expected to face a high-cost input environment again in 2024, [...]
Rebuilding the cattle herd starts with pasture management
Pasture management is a key component as ranchers determine whether or not to begin rebuilding their cattle herds. “Grazing [...]