Robertson County Farm Bureau

08/10/2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for CLiK Extra wound spray, providing livestock producers, veterinarians and wildlife managers with an additional tool to help prevent New World screwworm infestations in wounds. According to the FDA, available scientific evidence indicates the product may be effective in helping prevent New World screwworm infestations when used as authorized.

08/10/2026

Effective immediately, Robertson County is under a countywide Burn Ban as ordered by the Commissioners Court due to increasingly dangerous fire conditions.

Outdoor burning is prohibited while the Burn Ban remains in effect. Dry vegetation, high temperatures, and the potential for gusty winds create conditions where even a small spark can quickly become a dangerous wildfire.

We ask all residents to:
• Do not burn brush, trash, or other debris.
• Use extreme caution with equipment that can produce sparks.
• Properly dispose of ci******es and smoking materials.
• Avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass.
• Report any wildfire immediately by calling 9-1-1.

Our volunteer fire departments have worked tirelessly throughout this period of increasing drought conditions. Your cooperation will help protect lives, property, and the firefighters who serve Robertson County.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Robertson County safe.

08/08/2026

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08/06/2026

Last call to register for Young Farmer & Rancher fall tour.

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.**

07/28/2026

New World screwworm can infest any live, warm-blooded animal. Early detection is key to protecting livestock, wildlife, and pets.

Learn what to do if you suspect NWS: https://bit.ly/StepsifYouSuspect-NWS

07/25/2026

U.S. CATTLE REPORT 🐂 U.S. to Resume Mexican Cattle Imports at Arizona Port

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to begin lifting its suspension on Mexican cattle imports by reopening the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry in about 30 days, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Two additional ports in New Mexico are expected to reopen later.

The import ban was imposed more than a year ago to help prevent the spread of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock pest that has moved north through Central America and has recently been detected in southern Mexico near the U.S. border.

According to the report, USDA believes reopening ports in Arizona and New Mexico presents less risk than resuming imports through Texas because those locations are farther from current screwworm infestations. The suspension of Mexican cattle imports has contributed to tighter U.S. cattle supplies and record-high beef prices over the past year.

Source: Reuters, citing an interview with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins published by The Wall Street Journal.

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

Sterile male flies are released in areas where NWS is present. When they mate with wild female flies, the eggs do not hatch.

Because female NWS flies only mate once, the population decreases over time and can eventually be eradicated.

Learn more: bit.ly/4fD2269

07/20/2026

After rain ends and flood waters recede, NWS fly activity can increase with warm, moist conditions favorable for fly survival and movement. Standing water and saturated grounds may also create new habitat for NWS flies.

Continue to check animals frequently. NWS flies can lay hundreds of eggs that can hatch within 24 hours. Quick observation and treatment is critical to preventing the spread of NWS.

Learn more about preventing the spread of NWS: bit.ly/TAHCFlyer_NWS_Prevention