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Texas Ag Today is a daily look at the latest news in Texas agriculture, hosted by veteran farm broadcaster Carey Martin along with the largest and most experienced farm news team in the Lone Star State. We cover agriculture in every corner of Texas, from the piney woods of East Texas to the rocky ranges of the Trans-Pecos and from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.
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*Texas wheat growers should plan now to avoid hessian fly problem later. *The state’s largest farm organization is accepting applications for up to $20,000 in grants for county 4-H programs. *Corn and sorghum harvest are picking up speed across Texas. *Some educational opportunities offered by Texas A&M AgriLife are coming up soon in the Texas High…
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*Signup is underway for the National Water Quality Initiative. *Fertilizer prices remain unseasonably high. *A new state-of-the art grain facility is planned for the Texas Panhandle. *In recent years there has been a major upswing in the number of people who want to buy locally grown food. *Both Texas Senators are taking action to get Mexico to del…
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*Preparation is underway for the new Texas wheat crop. *The market for U.S. dairy products continues to grow. *The Texas citrus industry is calling on Congress to take action now before the industry collapses. *Is irrigation necessary to grow potatoes on the Texas High Plains? *The lack of movement on a new Farm Bill is not going unnoticed. *Crop c…
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*USDA’s monthly Cattle on Feed report was somewhat positive for the cattle market. *Texas citrus growers are expected to produce more grapefruit and oranges this season. *TSCRA Special Rangers uncovered a complex livestock theft scheme in South Texas. *Potatoes grown in the Texas High Plains find their way to customers well outside of Texas. *USDA …
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*Cattle prices are at historic highs. *East Texas will see an increase in horseflies soon thanks to Hurricane Beryl. *The comment period is now open for proposed changes to federal milk marketing orders. *Corn, cotton and sorghum are the main summer crops in the Texas High Plains, but some farmers grow potatoes. *The Environmental Protection Agency…
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*There is very little chance of a new Farm Bill getting passed before the November election. *Registration is underway for the 7th annual Texas A&M Ranch Horse Program. *A South Texas congressman says Mexico will begin paying its water debt to the Rio Grande Valley soon. *The Texas High Plains is among the top regions in the country for agricultura…
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*A new study shows a big return on the beef checkoff. *The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is getting higher. *Cattle feeders in the Texas High Plains are making good profits. *The new Producer Owned Beef plant in Amarillo received a $10 million grant from USDA. *Texas farmers are active with mid-summer crops. *Hurricane Beryl brushed by the Rio Gr…
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Cotton prices have been dropping and the outlook is bleak. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack dismisses claims made about the Environmental Protection Agency during a recent House Ag hearing. High prices are impacting beef imports and exports. Post-breeding management of heifers after artificial insemination can have an impact on the number …
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*As hundreds of FFA students from across the state gathered in Houston, Hurricane Beryl made landfall, brining with it 100-mile-an-hour winds and massive flooding. *A U.S. Congresswoman from Texas recently shared with the House Ag Committee how EPA’s slow pesticide approval process is impacting Texas farmers. *What are record high cattle prices tel…
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*The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association’s annual convention is this weekend. *Cattle prices are at record highs, and the outlook is very positive. *Pork prices are low right now. *EPA’s pesticide registration and review process came under fire in a House Ag Committee hearing. *Farmers in the Coastal Bend dodged a bullet with Hurricane Beryl. …
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*Cotton demand is dropping, and that means there is a poor outlook for U.S. cotton exports. *Angus Convention 2024 is headed to Cowtown. *Is it time for Texas High Plains wheat farmers to try something new? *Farmers and ranchers recently testified in front of Congress about the impact EPA’s new regulations have had on their operations. *Biosecurity…
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*Cotton may not be a profitable crop this year. *It’s time for Texas High Plains cotton farmers to do a good examination of what’s happening in their fields. *The American Farm Bureau is asking the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage of farm labor. *The Farm Bill hasn’t gone anywhere in the United Stat…
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*The remnants of Beryl are beneficial for farmers outside of Texas. *The economy continues to weigh on farmer sentiment. *Harvest season is well underway in South and Central Texas. *Cattle prices are very high right now. *Political sparring over the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring of the Farm Bill may be getting in the way of any Farm Bill a…
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*Texas farmers and ranchers are assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. *The Texas A&M AgriLife’s annual sheep and goat field day and expo is coming up in a few weeks. *Texas cowboy Joe “Buzz” Thorpe is this year’s winner of the Ranching Heritage Association’s Working Cowboy Award. *The weather in other parts of the country is helping creat…
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*Hurricane Beryl is plowing through Texas agriculture. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is now accepting applications for its Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program. *McDonalds is giving up on meatless burgers. *Cotton prices are very low right now. *USDA is proposing changes to the federal milk marketing order. *Texas pecan growers are preparing …
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*Farmers and ranchers in South Texas and the Coastal Bend worked non-stop over the weekend to prepare for Hurricane Beryl. *Texas farmers have more wheat and corn in storage this year. *The Texas FFA convention kicks off this week in Houston. *The recent droughts have made things tough on Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers. *There was a recent …
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*The battle against the boll weevil continues on the Mexican border. *The winter wheat season is wrapping up on the Texas High Plains. *Financial assistance is available for dairy farmers impacted by avian influenza. *Williamson County just north of Austin is a high growth area of the state. *This is the time of year to watch for pinkeye in cattle.…
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*The Texas wheat harvest is winding down. *Officials from the United States and Chile have signed letters of agreement to protect market access for U.S. meat and cheese products. *The condition of the Texas corn crop remains the same as last week. *Grazing conditions have improved in the Texas High Plains. *The Texas congressional delegation contin…
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*The northern Texas Panhandle is having a great wheat harvest. *There are fewer hogs and pigs in Texas. *Friday’s USDA acreage report was negative for the corn market. *Texas High Plains farmers are having a good year with row crops. *The United States Supreme Court has good news for Texas farmers & ranchers. *Cattle producers are very optimistic i…
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*USDA’s acreage report released Friday shocked the cotton market by increasing U.S. cotton acreage by nearly one million acres. *Milk production fell in Texas last month. *Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz took to the House floor last week to shine the spotlight on the Rio Grande Valley water crisis. *It’s hot in Texas, and that’s tough on cattle. *I…
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*The condition of the Central Texas corn crop depends on the planting date. *The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is just over a month away. *USDA is providing disaster aid to Texas dairies with lost milk production due to the H5N1 virus. *Corn farmers in the Texas High Plains should be thinking about some pest control issues right now. *The U.S.…
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*Central Texas farmers continue to bring in the wheat crop following a lot of rain and storms this spring. *Nearly one-third of Texas is still dealing with drought conditions. *Texas has signed onto USDA’s voluntary dairy herd testing program. *Demand for corn silage in the Texas High Plains has been going up for years. *Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack ha…
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*Wheat producers in Central Texas are struggling to get this year’s crop out of the field. *A new smart phone app designed by Texas A&M AgriLife can help farmers optimize their water use. *The condition of the Texas corn crop is declining slightly. *The weather is always going to be a challenge for cotton growers in the Texas High Plains. *Several …
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*Central Texas corn is getting too much of a good thing. *A water agreement between Texas and New Mexico has been rejected by the United States Supreme Court. *There is optimism about the new start of the cotton season on the Texas High Plains. *American farmers and ranchers will be affected by a proposed national heat standard. *El Nino is moving …
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*Texas corn and sorghum growers have new weed control tools available. *The Farm Bill debate is moving very slowly through the Senate. *Things are looking good for winter wheat in the Texas High Plains. *OSHA is moving forward with its proposed national heat standard. *The Ultimate Beef Trail digital pass is now available for consumers to experienc…
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*A Texas congressman is asking USDA to allow the use of M-44 predator control devices. *The chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee says the House version of the Farm Bill uses “magic math.” *Tio Kleberg of the King Ranch will receive the National Golden Spur award. *There have been some big rains around the Texas High Plains recently. *The agric…
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*Texas wheat producers are happy to see the recent action on the Farm Bill. *USDA is looking for farmers and ranchers to serve on local FSA committees. *Fed cattle prices are expected to continue rising into 2025. *Cattle feeders in the Texas High Plains are making money. *The pecan industry is looking for a bit more fairness when it comes to trade…
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*Overregulation is hurting Texas farmers and ranchers. *Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers are still waiting for Mexico to deliver the water they owe the U.S. *Texas spring crops are looking very good compared to a year ago. *High interest rates are a challenge for Texas cattle feeders. *Results are in from the Central Texas wheat trials. *Both…
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*The northern Texas Panhandle cotton crop is off to a good start. *The cotton market is struggling with futures at the lowest levels of 2024. *Texas High Plains sorghum farmers are having a better time getting the supplies they need. *A year-end Farm Bill may be in the works. *The weather is still the hot topic in East Texas agriculture. *Overreach…
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*Wheat harvest continues to roll across Texas with variable harvest conditions. *The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded more than $700,000 to Texas A&M to combat animal disease outbreaks. *The Texas High Plains sorghum crop is off to a good start. *The U.S. Trade Representatives office is working to promote our agricultural good…
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*The Senate is now the key to getting a new Farm Bill. *Texas deer hunters are now required to dispose of unwanted carcasses in one of three ways. *We may have the best U.S. wheat harvest in five years. *What’s ahead for Texas High Plains cattle producers? *A bill that will put pressure on Mexico to deliver the water it owes South Texas is moving f…
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*It will be difficult to get a Farm Bill passed before the November election. *USDA is urging farmers to report their planted acreage. *Texas Farm Bureau distributed more than 1.8 million to ranchers impacted by the spring wildfires. *Some Texas Panhandle farmers and ranchers are enjoying spring rains. *Concerns with the agricultural trade deficit …
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*A Texas judge has put a temporary stop to a USDA disaster aid program. *Texas farmers and ranchers continue to wait for a new Farm Bill. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining. *Animal rights activists are continuing their efforts to undermine the livestock industry. *The Senate Ag Committee’s ranking member released his Farm Bill pr…
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*Last year’s drought is still affecting Texas cow herds. *Crawfish producers in 14 Texas counties are eligible for USDA aid. *Panda Biotech is holding a grand opening of the new hemp gin this week in Wichita Falls. *Livestock producers can make a very important contribution when it comes to advocating for animal agriculture. *U.S. lawmakers from Te…
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*The national debt is affecting farmers and ranchers. *Wheat harvest is starting early in the Texas Panhandle. *The agenda of animal rights activists is a concern in the Texas High Plains. *American farmers, ranchers and business owners could pay more in death taxes. *Far West Texas leads the state in pecan production. *Wheat harvest is underway in…
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*The House version of the Farm Bill contains measures that will add money to the farm safety net. *Drought conditions continue to improve across much of Texas. *Wheat harvest is running early this year. *Limited irrigation capacity is a major issue for all Texas High Plains farmers. *New and young farmers told the Senate Ag Committee they need a ne…
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The Ogallala aquifer continues to decline in the Texas Panhandle. An increasing number of U.S. farmers say they expect farmland values to continue to rise. Corn planting is almost done in Texas. The winter wheat season is coming to an end in the Texas High Plains. The Senate Ag Committee is sharing details on how to help new farmers in the Farm Bil…
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Is the July Cattle Inventory report gone for good? Technical and financial assistance is available for Texas farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by recent flooding. Registration is now open for the 2024 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course. Cattle prices have taken some wild swings in recent months. OSHA is looking at a possible heat standard…
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*Areas of South Texas are dry, but conditions are improving. *Texas A&M AgriLife is hosting a vulture management webinar. *The World Livestock Auctioneer Contest is coming up in a couple of weeks with three Texans competing. *The Texas Beef Council is working to expand demand for beef products that aren’t very popular in our country. *USDA has rele…
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*Spring planting is on schedule for most crops in Texas. *The Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission has approved a trap check standard on mountain lions. *USDA has proposed allowing dairy farmers to bulk test milk for H5N1 before they can ship cattle across state lines. *The Texas A&M Forest Service is encouraging Texans to prepare for summer wildfires…
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*Crop conditions vary across Texas, depending on the weather conditions. *Farmers and ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma hired fewer workers last month. *Texas feedlots inventories are down slightly compared to a year ago, with placements taking a big drop. *Spring planted crops are in the early growing stages in the Texas High Plains. *USDA is allocat…
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*The number of cattle in feedlots is finally dropping. *Egg production in Texas fell last month. *Wheat harvest continues across the state. *A partnership between the Texas Tech Vet School and the Hereford Veterinary clinic will provide a lot of opportunities for both students and researchers. *The Farm Bill continues to move forward, so what’s nex…
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*How many acres of cotton will be planted in Texas this year? *Several provisions crafted by Texas lawmakers were included in the House version of the Farm Bill. *Texas Tech veterinary students are receiving a special opportunity from a clinic in Hereford. *The DeltaPine New Product Evaluator program is kicking off its 17th year. *Crops are growing…
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There’s a new leader at the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management. The House version of the farm bill has been voted out of committee. Cattle placements are currently down, but that could change. Strong rural land sales continue across Texas. Pneumonia is a serious and common problem in sheep and goats.…
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*There are things you can do to reduce the likelihood of cattle and equipment theft in Texas. *Crop insurance options for silage production varies. *Storms brought high winds, rain and even a tornado to Central Texas Wednesday. *The House Committee on Agriculture spent hours Thursday marking up its leadership’s version of the 2024 Farm Bill. *Two m…
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*This spring has brought some much-needed rainfall to parts of Texas. *Cattle feeders are looking at various strategies to export more meat around the globe. *When producing forage, it’s important to consider irrigation capacity, wells and ability for wells to recover. *The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is expressing his concerns with the House GOP…
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*Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley are still waiting on water from Mexico. *There are both pros and cons to silage production. *A small lizard found in parts of far West Texas is being added to the endangered species list. *Efforts to rebuild the nation’s cattle herd continue. *The U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies are taking…
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*Although drought conditions continue to improve across much of Texas, some areas could still use a rain. *An investigation into imported 2,4-D, and potential duties on those imports, will continue. *Rural agricultural land sales are strong. High interest rates and input costs are putting pressure on cattle feeders’ margins. *There are a limited nu…
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*Final results are in from the 2024 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour. *A Texas ranch has been honored for its conservation efforts. *The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is filing a civil suit in Texas against Agridime, LLC. *The majority of Texas is now drought free. *There has been a big increase in silage production in the …
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*Recent rains were welcome in the Texas Coastal Bend. *Cotton could be a profitable crop in Texas this year, but the margins will be thin. *Burned out Panhandle wildfire victims need fencing materials. *There’s reason to be optimistic about the wheat crop on the Texas High Plains. *A U.S. congresswoman from South Texas is fighting to get help for f…
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