Emergency use of animal drugs approved to combat NWS
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a declaration allowing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize emergency use of animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations [...]
USDA to require electronic eartags for certain cattle, bison
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requiring electronic eartags for shipment of dairy cattle, some [...]
Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 27-29
Flooding, tornadoes, fires and other emergencies can cause chaos and problems in communities. The state of Texas is helping residents [...]
Lawmakers talk farm bill, disaster aid, water with TFB members
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter More than 200 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to the nation’s capital in mid-April [...]
Statewide hunting, migratory game bird regulations for 2024-25 season
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to [...]
USDA issues federal order on H5N1 avian influenza in livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a federal order that requires lactating dairy cattle scheduled to move interstate [...]
New milk processing facility set to open in Robinson
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Walmart announced the planned opening of their new milk processing facility in Robinson. The [...]
Students tour Coastal Bend ag on Collegiate Farm Tour
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A look at specialty crops, turfgrass production, aerial application and discussion over international trade [...]
TFB grant available for Texas ag mechanics educators
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau launched a new grant program to support agricultural mechanics and metal [...]