Burleson County Farm Bureau

06/25/2026

Ag Mechanics teachers, don’t miss out on this grant opportunity!

🚨Grant funding opportunity!🚨 Our Ag Mechanics Grant Program aims to provide ag mech and metal technologies educators with additional resources to grow students’ skills.

Ten $2,500 grants will be awarded.

Get program eligibility and details: https://txfb.us/agmechgrant

Apply by Aug. 7: https://txfb.us/agmechapp26

06/23/2026

There are currently 13 active cases of New World screwworm. You can stay up-to-date with the latest confirmations through USDA's website at screwworm.gov.

Other information to reference:

📍Know your zone:
The Texas Animal Health Commission has an interactive map that allows Texans to enter an address and determine whether they are located within a surveillance, buffer, or quarantine zone.

The map also provides information on movement restrictions and response measures that may apply in your area.

View the map: https://txfb.us/NWS-zone-TAHC

📍Reporting
Early detection and reporting are critical.

Livestock & Pets: Call TAHC at 1-800-550-8242
Wildlife: Call TPWD at 512-389-4505

06/18/2026

Don’t miss cashing in on these perks that come with your Texas Farm Bureau membership!

Make a splash this summer! And enjoy savings with your Texas Farm Bureau membership! Learn more at https://txfb.us/funandtravel.

Not a member? Join TODAY: https://txfb.us/TFBmember!

06/12/2026

The best thing to put on livestock is eyes! Check out this video to learn more about New World screwworm.

06/09/2026

The FDA has authorized and conditionally approved drugs available for New World Screwworm treatment and prevention. Check the reference from Texas Animal Health Commission in the post below.

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

06/08/2026

Don’t miss the deadline to apply for the Learning from the Ground Up Garden Grant Program and the Homeschool Garden Grant Program!

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

06/07/2026

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

06/04/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of the New World Screwworm in South Texas. Please use the links below to stay current on updates.

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

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05/10/2026