Blanco County Farm Bureau

06/15/2026

: Wave her proudly today and every day.

And Texas Farm Bureau members get discounts on American and Texas flags. Get the details on this member benefit: http://txfb.us/flagbenefit21

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

USDA confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm in Zavala County.

The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf. Animal health officials are actively working the case and continuing to expand fly trapping and surveillance efforts to identify additional flies in the area.

Read our statement: https://txfb.us/49ITMyk

Landowners, farmers, ranchers and pet owners are encouraged to inspect their animals frequently and report suspected infestations immediately:

Livestock & Pets
Report to Texas Animal Health Commission
tahc.texas.gov
1-800-550-8242

Wildlife
Report to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

06/12/2026

Dig in! And let Texas Farm Bureau help students make the connection to agriculture through our Learning from the Ground Up Garden Grant Program AND our Homeschool Garden Grant Program.

The deadline for garden grant applications for public and private schools is Sept. 21. Get the details and apply: https://txfb.us/gardengrant26

The deadline for the Homeschool Garden Grant program application is Aug. 17. Get the details and apply: https://txfb.us/homeschoolgardengrant

06/12/2026

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized and conditionally approved drugs available for New World screwworm infestation and prevention. Farmers and ranchers are advised to contact their veterinarian to receive direction on the appropriate product for their animals.

View a quick reference from Animal Health Commission: https://txfb.us/FDA-approved-NWS

06/04/2026

USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in South Texas today. Read our statement here: https://txfb.us/firstnwscase.

Get the latest situation updates on confirmed cases and other USDA news at screwworm.gov.

Report suspected infestations immediately:

Livestock & Pets
Report to Texas Animal Health Commission
tahc.texas.gov

Wildlife
Report to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

05/25/2026

They served with pride for our freedom. Remembering and honoring all those who sacrificed for us on this .

05/22/2026

Miranda Skaggs is driven, passionate about agriculture, and the recipient of this year's $25,000 Texas Farm Bureau S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award.

Congrats, Miranda!

05/15/2026

Congrats to all of our scholarship recipients!

Meet the 2026 winners >> https://txfb.us/2026winners