Drought conditions persist across most of Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions continue to expand across Texas, with warm temperatures and limited rainfall in the forecast. The latest Water Weekly drought map from the Texas Water Development Board showed [...]
Tyson to close Nebraska plant, slow production at Amarillo plant
Tyson Foods announced plans to close its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, as well as convert its beef facility [...]
TFB helps FFA chapters prepare for Ag Issues contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Eight FFA chapters presented their Agricultural Issues Forum presentations to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) staff [...]
USDA launches New World screwworm website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a New World screwworm (NWS) website that centralizes information available across the federal [...]
Neurologic form of EHV confirmed in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic [...]
TFB leaders talk with Congress, Trump admin about farm economy
By Julie Tomascik Editor Concerns over trade uncertainty, a worsening farm economy and the threat of the New World [...]
Yeatts are finalists in 2025 TFB Excellence in Agriculture Contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Passion and faith guide Ryan and Madilyn Yeatts as they balance their careers in [...]
Mexico falls behind on water deliveries, Texas lawmakers push for retaliation
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Once again, Mexico has missed its water delivery obligations to the United States, reigniting frustration [...]
New WOTUS proposal offers clarity for farmers, landowners
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a new proposed Waters of [...]