New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in a cow on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Department of [...]
TFB campaign seminar offers support, tools for candidates
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texans interested in running for political office attended Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Campaign Seminar to [...]
New record-keeping app for cattle now available
A newly developed app allows cattle ranchers another option to keep livestock records on their smart phones. Kansas State [...]
Texas citrus recovering from major freeze in 2021
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas citrus growers experienced large production losses during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, but [...]
Public comment ends Oct. 16 for ocelot reintroduction plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The public can weigh in on a proposal that would reintroduce endangered ocelots to [...]
CWD detected in Kimble County, emergency rule adopted
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a deer breeding facility in Kimble County. In response to the CWD detection, [...]
Smooth Ag named semi-finalist in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas agricultural startup placed in the top 10 semi-finalists of the 2024 Farm Bureau [...]
Students take home awards from 2023 SOFA Challenge
By Julie Tomascik Editor Discussing agricultural issues and solutions earned four high school students recognition from the Heart O’ [...]
New weaned calf risk management tool now available
Texas livestock producers now have a new, first-of-its-kind insurance option. Weaned Calf Risk Protection is a new policy offered by [...]