Dry conditions slow spring planting
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Spring planting across Texas is off to an uneven start, as drought conditions stall progress in some regions while others cautiously move ahead. In the Coastal Bend, dry conditions brought [...]
Sterile fly dispersal facility opens in Rio Grande Valley
By Julie Tomascik Editor The ribbon cutting of a sterile fly distribution facility Monday in the Rio Grande Valley marked [...]
USDA plans to purchase U.S. commodities for Food for Peace
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to distribute more than 200,000 tons of international [...]
Signup for Jumpstart, Activate through TFB’s Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students who will be in eighth and ninth grade in August can dive into leadership, [...]
America’s farmers fuel your Big Game party
Sunday’s big game will be the main focus for millions of America’s families, but what they eat during the game [...]
Chicken wing consumption to rise for football championship
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to eat [...]
Mexico commits to paying water debt it owes the U.S.
By Julie Tomascik Editor Mexico reached an agreement with the U.S. on a plan to address the shortfall in water [...]
Applications open for 2026 Vet Medicine Loan Repayment Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) applications for the eight situations in [...]
H-2A program growth highlights ongoing farm labor shortages
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The H-2A program grew in 2025 with more than 400,000 workers requested, highlighting the continued [...]