Texas Farm Bureau

2 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

By Shelby ShankField EditorTexas students wrapped up the semester on a sweet note through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students across the state joined the monthly virtual session to meet Katie Chandler, owner of Friendswood Scoop Shop, to learn how ice cream is made. “This session was a fun way to connect science and agriculture,” said Jordan Bartels, TFB associate director of Organization Division, Education and Outreach.

3 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

By Julie TomascikEditorThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S.“Due to the threat of New World screwworm, I am announcing the suspension of live cattle, horse and bison imports through U.S. southern border ports of entry effective immediately,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins posted on X.

6 days ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

The U.S. and United Kingdom reached the framework of a trade agreement that opens new market access for American agricultural products. “Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is very encouraged that President Trump and his administration have announced a trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom,” TFB President Russell Boening said in a statement. The UK committed to expanding access for $5 billion worth of overall American exports.

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

By Shelby ShankField EditorNearly 350 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to Washington, D.C., at the end of April to meet with lawmakers, share their stories and advocate for the future of rural America during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) National Affairs Awards Trip. The annual event is an opportunity for TFB members to meet with congressional leaders at the nation’s capital and advocate for TFB’s priority issues.

1 week ago | texasfarmbureau.org | Emmy Powell

Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistTexas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the organization’s 2025 scholarship recipients, awarding $345,000 to graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students. “Farm Bureau’s scholarship program exists to open doors, whether students are learning hands-on in a trade or pursuing academic goals in higher education,” McKenna Bush, TFB Youth Outreach coordinator, said.