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*Cotton harvest is wrapping up in the northern Texas Panhandle. *Rising crop prices and improved export prospects have improved farmers’ outlook. *The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is giving over $30 million to educational programming and scholarships. *This year’s Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show was attended by thousands of people, including the f…
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*Strong demand is supporting corn prices. *There are signs that cow herd rebuilding is underway. *The growing importance of beef on dairy calves represents a historic change for Texas High Plains feedlots. *The latest beef and pork export numbers are out. *Another case of New World screwworms has been detected in northern Mexico. *We’ve had a good …
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*Rio Grande Valley citrus trees are suffering from a lack of water. *Texas A&M is adding a new meat science and technology center in Bryan. *The Trump administration is expected to announce an aid package for farmers next week. *What’s the status of cow herd rebuilding in the Texas Panhandle? *Interest rates are moving lower. *The Whole Milk for He…
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*Texas cotton production is up, but acreage is down. *Money is allocated for electronic ID tags. *Texas feedlot inventories are much lower than a year ago. *A tight cattle supply is one of the biggest issues in the cattle industry. *South Texas harvested an above average cotton crop this year. *USDA is taking several actions to reduce costs for sma…
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*The sorghum industry is struggling. *USDA is estimating an increase in wheat yields and production. *It’s important for farmers in the Texas High Plains to conserve water. *Dry conditions will continue across Texas in December. *Texas Farm Bureau continues to advocate for an updated Farm Bill. *Coastal Bend farmers have something to be thankful ab…
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Texas Ag Today - November 28, 2025
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*Texas Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting is coming up. *An equine virus outbreak has horse owners concerned. *Finding information on the federal government’s efforts to combat New World Screwworms just got a lot easier. *The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show is just around the corner. *Goat owners should look for minerals that are palatable and affordable.…
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Texas Ag Today - November 27, 2025
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*A record high corn crop is coming in this year. *Farmers who grow wheat in the Texas High Plains have a wide variety of ways they can market that crop. Unfortunately, none of their options look particularly strong right now. *The Texas Farm Bureau board recently discussed the need for economic assistance with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke R…
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Texas Ag Today - November 26, 2025
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*The administration is reportedly considering potential trade aid for farmers. *There are some changes to the Livestock Risk Protection Program. *It’s an unfortunate time for a dry spell on the Texas High Plains. *A global agricultural science company continues to develop tools to help address the ongoing water situation in Texas. *There are a lack…
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Texas Ag Today - November 25, 2025
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*Cattle feeders react to Tyson’s announcement. *The Texas cotton crop is a much smaller one than we've seen in the past. *The new chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation shares his goals. *The Texas Farm Bureau board of directors traveled to Washington, D.C. recently to discuss issues important to agricultural like economic assistance for farmers …
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Texas Ag Today - November 24, 2025
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*Equine herpes virus has been confirmed in Texas. *The U.S. scrapie eradication program has been very successful. *BASF opened enrollment for the FiberMax One Ton Club. *New corn products and traits are on the way for 2026. *The Waters of the U.S. Rule is getting changed again. *Leaves are falling in Texas. *Prebiotics can help protect the microorg…
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Texas Ag Today - November 21, 2025
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*Several Texas farmers are affected by a grain company bankruptcy. *Staying profitable remain a challenge for Texas High Plains feedlots. *Beef exports are critical to keeping cattle prices profitable. *Signup for three USDA disaster assistance programs is now underway. *Ryegrass is a used by a lot of Texas cattle producers for winter grazing. *Ano…
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Texas Ag Today - November 20, 2025
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*World wheat supplies are growing. *The La Nina weather pattern is going to stick around in Texas for a while. *The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo made a $150,000 donation to the State of Texas Agricultural Relief Fund. *The fed cattle market is facing a lot of uncertainty. *Mexico and Canada are preparing for the upcoming review of the U.S. Mexi…
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*Cotton harvest is rolling fast through the Texas southern plains and panhandle. *After more than 200 years, the Farmers' Almanac is saying goodbye. *A Texas FFA member earned National Honors at the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. *The U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review next year, and that was a topic of discussio…
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Texas Ag Today - November 18, 2025
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*The outlook for cotton prices is grim. *Signup will begin soon for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. *USDA is providing funding for the Milk Loss Program and the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program. *We may be able to keep the New World screwworm south of the border. *Protecting free trade agreements around the world is vital …
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Texas Ag Today - November 17, 2025
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*A record corn crop is coming in this year. *Texas continues to dry out. *The deadline to enroll acreage for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance Program is December 1st. *There are some cold days ahead for Texas Panhandle ranchers. *There is progress in the fight against the New World screwworm. *A Farm Bureau member recently discussed high…
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Texas Ag Today - November 14, 2025
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*The deadline to apply for the Emergency Livestock Relief program has been extended. *There’s news in the fight against the New World screwworm. *Texas wheat growers did well in the National Wheat Yield Contest. *The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s fall meeting was held in Indianapolis, Indiana last week. *Plastic contamination is a continuing challe…
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*The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s fall meeting is this week in Indianapolis. *Agriculture Secretary was back in Texas this week. *The Texas Department of Agriculture is alerting farmers and companies across Texas to verify their delivery and payment status with Hansen-Mueller. *Ranchers in the Texas High Plains continue to prepare for the New Worl…
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Texas Ag Today - November 12, 2025
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*Wheat planting continues across Texas. *Young farmers and ranchers in Texas are being recognized for their hard work. *Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington will not run for reelection next fall. *Freezing temperatures have helped to terminate the cotton crop in the Texas Rolling Plains. *High production costs are hitting Texas corn producers hard. *I…
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Texas Ag Today - November 11, 2025
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*President Trump is calling for an investigation of the meat packing industry. *We are nearing an end to the government shutdown. *West Texas A&M hosted a groundbreaking for their new research feedlot. *Corn is a major crop for the Texas High Plains region. *Spacing and support are important when planting trees to enhance the value of rural propert…
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Texas Ag Today - November 10, 2025
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*2025 was a good year for row crops in Central and South Texas. *The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved the nomination of a Texan to the be next USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture and Food Safety. *President Trump is weighing in on beef prices again. *Cotton harvest still has a way to go in the Texas High Plains. *Trees can enhance the value…
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*The beef checkoff is bringing in less money. *Drought continues to spread across Texas. *Three senators have introduced a bill to make it easier for beef producers to sell meat directly to consumers. *As one crop season comes to an end, the planning for the next one begins. *Winter wheat is going in the ground in the Texas Rolling Plains. *USDA is…
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*Texas feedlots have empty pens. *Cattle producers are optimistic, while row crop farmers are not. *Texas sorghum producers took a trip to Asia to expand trade opportunities. *The Texas Panhandle is in a dry spell. *Voters approved all 17 Texas constitutional amendments. *The Trump administration is moving forward with the plan to buy more beef fro…
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*The U.S. is not ready to open the Mexican border for livestock imports. *The U.S. Department of Labor is bringing employees back to work to process H2A guest worker program visas. *The American Sheep Industry Association is asking for an investigation into lamb imports. *There are a couple of different growing seasons happening in the Texas panhan…
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*The cattle futures market crash had a big effect on sale barn prices. *Daylight Savings Time will continue. *The Texas A&M Beef Sustainability Conference is December 8th & 9th in Dallas. *The Texas A&M AgriLife facilities in Vernon have seen a major upgrade. *The virtual Farm to School Program brings Texas agriculture to classrooms across the stat…
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*Talks continue about reopening the Mexican border to livestock imports. *There is both good and bad news about honey production in Texas. *Tariffs are taking a toll on the sheep industry. *AgriLife is back at work in Vernon. *Fall weather has finally arrived in Texas. *A Texan and Texas Tech graduate has been nominated for a top position at USDA. …
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*Cheap corn has helped the cattle feeding industry. *The Mexican border remains closed to Mexican livestock imports. *Members of the Texas congressional delegation are asking the White House to respond to Mexico’s failure to deliver water to the Rio Grande Valley. *Texas peanut growers are competing in a tough global market. *Texas farmers are shor…
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*Cotton harvest is getting underway in the Texas Panhandle. *Texas Farm Bureau named five finalists for the Excellence in Agriculture contest. *Wheat planting is about half done in Kansas. *There has been a big increase in peanut production around the world. *The Texas State Fair is over, after welcoming millions of people to Dallas. *The woman nom…
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*It has been a tough week for the cattle market. *Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine has reached a milestone. *National Sorghum Producers is welcoming new trade agreements with Asian countries. *It’s important to calculate the appropriate stocking rate when grazing wheat. *The South Texas drought continues into the fall. *A U.S. Senator has…
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*The cattle market meltdown continues. *Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged the rift that has formed between President Trump and the cattle industry. *Many winter wheat farmers in the Texas High Plains plant dual purpose wheat. *Plants can help determine flood plains, but they’re not always accurate. *President Trump has nailed down s…
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*President Trump vs. U.S. cattle producers *Farm Service Agency offices across the nation are open. *A dairy industry company plans to invest $200 million in East Texas. *Some important cattle numbers have gone missing. *President Trump has more trade talks coming up with China, but he has terminated talks with Canada. *U.S. beef and pork producers…
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*It’s harvest time in the world’s largest cotton patch. *Texas feedyards have a lot of empty pens right now thanks to the Mexican border closure. *The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine has received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association. *Texas dairies and animal health officials remain on watch for avian influen…
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*Cattle markets have been volatile over the past year. *The cotton jassid has the potential to do serious damage to the Texas cotton crop next year. *Texas feedlots are enjoying profitable times. *Cotton farmers in the Texas Southern plains are expecting a much better crop this year. *A Texas congressman has introduced a bill to help the cotton ind…
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*The cattle industry has a beef with President Trump. *Senate majority leader John Thune is asking the White House to open FSA offices during the government shutdown. *The Amarillo Farm & Ranch show will be held December 2nd through the 4th. *Sorghum was a good crop on the Texas High Plains this year. *A firefighter and agricultural safety program …
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*We are in the last stages of the Texas corn harvest. *Drought conditions are getting worse. *The Environmental Protection Agency has renewed a pesticide exemption to protect the Texas rice crop. *Milk production is going up in Texas. *There are water and tax exemption amendments on the upcoming ballot. *President Trump wants to lower beef prices f…
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*The lack of Mexican feeder cattle is pushing the cattle market higher. *This is a challenging time for Texas dairies. *Early voting is underway for the statewide constitutional amendments election. *President Trump says he has a plan to lower beef prices. *Dry weather and irrigation water continue to top the news in Deep South Texas. *The governme…
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*The Cattlemen's Beef Board has several priorities for promoting beef this fiscal year. *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is forecasting a good quail hunting season in Texas this year. *Deere & Co. has opened a test farm on the outskirts of Austin. *What is ahead for next season’s wheat on the Texas High Plains? *The peanut industry is keepi…
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*Record high cattle prices continue. *The Texas Cattle Feeders Association has a new chairman. *The new wheat crop is going in the ground on the Texas High Plains. *An agricultural water sustainability summit was held in Lubbock. *Trade tensions continue between the U.S. and China. *The Texas Family Land and Heritage Celebration recognized farms an…
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*There are some empty pens in Texas feedlots. *USDA is working with Mexico to improve and enhance New World screwworm trapping and surveillance. *National Sorghum Producers took a strong message to Washington D.C. *Bringing livestock back into farming operations may be a way to conserve declining ground water supplies. *The 14th annual Brazos Valle…
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*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting was held in Ft. Worth. *The size of your cows is a big factor when calculating stocking rates. *President Trump is threatening 100% tariffs on imported goods from China. *Knowing the topography of your land can help you understand flood plain maps. *It’s been a warm fall in Texas. *There are se…
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*Cotton harvest is underway on the Texas Southern Plains. *The government shutdown continues. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is now accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program applications. *Different ranches have different carrying capacities. *It’s important to understand flood plain maps on rural property. *Secretary of Agriculture Brook…
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*The Five States Beef Conference is coming up in a few days. *There is good news for Texas waterfowl hunters. *This has been a good year for growing cotton in most areas of Texas. *There is more than one product a farmer can produce when growing sorghum. *The U.S. Meat Export Federation will hold its fall conference next month. *There is both good …
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*Corn harvest brought good results in many areas of Texas. *Grain storage is becoming a challenge. *It’s time to plant wheat in Texas. *Texas High Plains farmers are adapting to farming with less irrigation water. *A lot of pumpkins are grown in Floydata, Texas. *The government shutdown continues. *The State Fair of Texas is expecting over 2 millio…
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*A farm financial assistance package may be coming soon. *USDA has confirmed another case of screwworms in northern Mexico. *Construction is picking up on the Producer Owned Beef packing plant in Amarillo. *The Ogallala aquifer continues to decline. *The State Fair of Texas is putting heavy emphasis on promoting agriculture. *President Trump and th…
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*The Farm Bill has expired. *The Trump Administration is expected to make an announcement regarding potential aid for farmers. *The nation’s first bale of cotton raised over $24,000 for scholarships. *Some parts of the Texas High Plains are getting dry. *Cotton harvest continues across Texas. *The FDA has approved a drug to prevent and treat screww…
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*The government shutdown is underway. *The shutdown poses a serious risk for the cattle industry. *The FDA has given conditional approval for Dectomax injectable to be used to prevent and treat screwworms. *Pumpkins are an important crop at this time of year. *Fall weather is moving into many parts of Texas. *A Texas congresswoman is asking the U.S…
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*Cotton harvest is picking up speed across the Cotton Belt. *Senate Ag Committee republicans are asking for a meeting with the White House to discuss the farm economy. *There is talk in Washington of another financial aid package for farmers. *Some farmers in the Texas High Plains are trying a new crop. *An upcoming water summit will address Texas …
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Texas Ag Today - September 30, 2025
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*Grain storage is a challenge this year. *The Rio Grande Valley sugar industry may make a comeback. *President Trump wants to stop building windmills and solar panels on U.S. farmland. *There are a wide variety of crops grown in the Texas High Plains. *Texas Tech is hosting a national forum on water sustainability. *More economic and disaster assis…
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Texas Ag Today - September 29, 2025
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*The One Big Beautiful Bill pumped billions of dollars into farm programs. *Farm labor reform is needed. *The sugar industry may be coming back to South Texas. *It has been a good year for farming in the Northwest Panhandle. *The State Fair of Texas is underway. *We are facing a possible government shutdown this week. *It’s time to plant wheat. *Th…
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