Frio County Farm Bureau

08/04/2026

We’re giving five lucky teachers FREE classroom resources through our Back-To-School Teacher Resource Giveaway!

K-12 teachers, except those teaching agricultural science courses, in Texas can enter. All you have to do is share how you incorporate agriculture in your classroom.

Enter online by Aug. 7 at 5 pm: https://txfb.us/b2sgiveaway26

This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. Participants must be 18 years or older.

**Protect yourself from potential scams. Do NOT click on links that appear to be from us but look suspicious. We will not ask participants to click on external links to claim the prizes.**

08/04/2026

High school students who are members of Texas FFA or Texas 4-H can grow their ag advocacy skills and take home prizes through the Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge.

The contest will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.

Registration closes Aug. 31.

Contest manual and registration can be found at https://txfb.us/SOFAchallenge

08/03/2026

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

06/09/2026

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

05/26/2026

Registration is still open for our Summer Ag Institute in Irving!

It's open to K-12 teachers in Texas, and they'll get:
✔️Free resources
✔️Ag tours
✔️Classroom activities
✔️And CPE credit!

Register by June 12: https://txfb.us/SAIdfw26
Get the full details: https://txfb.us/TFBSAIanchor

05/19/2026

Congratulations Addyson Shahan on being a recipient of a Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship.

Congrats to all of our scholarship recipients!

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

05/08/2026