Budget includes more funding for animal disease response, prevention
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas laboratories are at the frontline of animal disease response and prevention, and they, along with the network of labs they’re a part of, will receive additional funding through the [...]
TFB garden grants available to public, private, homeschool classrooms
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Educators can cultivate a lifelong interest for agriculture in students by utilizing garden grants offered [...]
USDA, FarmRaise launch new ELAP decision tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with FarmRaise, launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees [...]
Students develop skills, connect with community leaders through Engage event
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A look at the free enterprise system, engaging with community leaders in agriculture, developing [...]
TFB offers new member benefit for H-2A program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Finding enough workers is one of the biggest challenges Texas farmers and ranchers face each year, [...]
FSA opens applications for Grassland CRP signup
Farmers, ranchers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) through the U.S. [...]
USDA proposes poultry rule under Packers and Stockyards Act
Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), poultry farmers would be guaranteed a base price [...]
Texas rural land sales continue, but slow
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Demand for Texas rural land continues as the state’s population grows and families and individuals [...]
Beef checkoff partners with Little League World Series
A new partnership hits a homerun between beef and baseball this summer. The “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, funded [...]