Rollins names leaders for Texas FSA, Rural Development
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced two appointments for state directors of the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development in Texas. “When rural America succeeds, our entire country is [...]
Legacy of the land: Benitez carries on family’s ranching dream
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Giovana Benitez, ranching is a passion, but it’s also honoring a dream and [...]
AFBF challenges EPA emissions rule for new heavy-duty vehicles
Several groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), joined the American Petroleum Institute (API) in filing a lawsuit [...]
TFB’s outstanding teacher award nominations are open
By Julie Tomascik Editor Teachers’ efforts to plant seeds of knowledge about agriculture can earn them recognition from the [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to Texas educators
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Teachers across the Lone Star State learned more about agriculture and how they can [...]
CWD containment, surveillance zones reduced in Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved updates to the chronic wasting disease (CWD) containment and surveillance zones. Containment zones [...]
Rains delay Central Texas wheat harvest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Wheat harvest is underway across the Lone Star State, but rain has slowed harvest progress [...]
CWD detected in Trinity County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the [...]
Work continues on national heat standard for workers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with its proposed national [...]