Bill introduced to protect U.S. livestock from NWS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Legislation aimed at strengthening the federal response to New World screwworm (NWS) was introduced in Congress. The Safeguarding America’s Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act, [...]
New legislation introduced to improve broadband access
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Broadband access is a necessity that many rural Texans still lack. U.S. Reps. August Pfluger [...]
Teal season opens with abundance in numbers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Teal hunting season is open in the state, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
Pork producers seek farm bill, Prop 12 fix
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pork producers from across the nation met with lawmakers to discuss the farm bill, labor, [...]
National beef checkoff to invest $38 million in beef programs
About $38 million will be invested in 2025 into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign [...]
Members discuss Texas Farm Bureau policy for 2025
By Julie Tomascik Editor Foreign ownership of land, solar facility tax subsidies and the current agricultural economy were among the [...]
Young farmers, ranchers tour Far West Texas ag on Fall Tour
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A look at beef cattle, specialty crops and challenges of farming and ranching in [...]
Texas Farm Bureau urges Congress to act on the farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Congress is back in session after the August recess, and Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is [...]
USDA to strengthen claims on meat, poultry labels
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new guidelines aimed at strengthening documentation that supports [...]