Tick research aims to prevent spread of African swine fever
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Scientists are assessing a tick’s potential to spread African swine fever (ASF) in the Southern U.S. To prevent the spread of the virus in Texas and the Southern U.S., Texas [...]
Signup for Jumpstart, Activate through TFB’s Student Success Series
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Incoming eighth and ninth grade students have the opportunity to become more familiar with Texas [...]
New report finds loss of glyphosate would harm U.S. agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new report examines a future without glyphosate, and the immediate impact would be costly [...]
TFB offers garden grants for public, private, homeschool classrooms
By Julie Tomascik Editor Educators can help students grow a lifelong interest in agriculture through garden grants available from Texas [...]
One year after bad drought, Prinz harvests a golden crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest is underway in the Lone Star State, and for some farmers, a wet [...]
New CWD case, TPWD launches awareness campaign
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The fatal, neurological deer disease that threatens the state’s captive and wild deer populations has [...]
July U.S. cattle herd down 3%, cattle on feed down 2%
By Julie Tomascik Editor The aftermath of last year’s widespread drought continues to impact the U.S. cattle herd. As of [...]
USDA provides funding to study antimicrobial resistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded 12 organizations and universities, including one in Texas, more than $3.2 million [...]
USDA data shows consumer food spending habits changing
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows consumer food spending habits are changing. The data showed [...]