Burleson County Farm Bureau

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

04/07/2026

We’re within 10 days of the submission deadline for the Burleson County Farm Bureau High School Scholarship! Don’t forget to share this with your graduating senior.

04/07/2026

Check your membership benefits before you hit the road!

Hit the road and save! Texas Farm Bureau member benefits get exclusive discounts that help you go the extra mile. Learn more: https://txfb.us/TFBmemberbenefits

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

04/01/2026

We would love to see some of our Burleson County teachers incorporate Agriculture into the local classrooms.

Tag your favorite teacher in the comments!⬇️

Know a teacher who’s hungry for more information about incorporating agriculture into the classroom? Encourage them to attend our Summer Ag Institutes!

They’ll take home FREE resources and earn professional development credit, too!

This year, we’re offering the workshop in TWO locations—Waco and DFW Metroplex.

Details are at the links in the comments.

03/30/2026

Burleson County Seniors: This One is For You!

The Burleson County Farm Bureau Scholarship is open! If you're planning to continue your education, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline to Apply: April 17, 2026

We’re proud to support the future of our community, don’t miss out! Application linked below: