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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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*Hurricane Helena had the potential to cause major damage to agriculture in the southeast. *Columbia is lifting its ban on U.S. beef imports. *The United States is no longer the leading supplier of cotton for the world. *There are new electronic ID requirements for interstate movement of cattle. *Congress has passed a stop-gap spending bill. *New s…
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*Cow and bull prices are dropping this fall. *The state of Texas is suing the federal government over an endangered species listing. *Mexico will import less corn over the next year. *When the times comes for herd expansion, it will be important for cattle producers to keep a close watch on the economics of expansion. *USDA recently announced a new…
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*The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining. *Registration is underway for the 2024 Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Women’s Conference. *The latest government funding measure does not contain a Farm Bill extension. *Rainfall has turned things around for the northwest Texas Panhandle. *The Farm Bill helps keep our nation’s food supply safe f…
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*USDA is piloting a program that will allow cotton bales to be shipped in a four-bale grouping. *Texas peanut farmers will produce more peanuts this year. *The latest Cattle on Feed report came out Friday. *Making a profit will be a challenge for Texas High Plains farmers this year. *The process to reform federal milk marketing orders is coming to …
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*Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley had a tough summer. *Texas corn farmers may produce less corn this year. *The Environmental Working Group is suing Tyson Foods. *Last week’s interest rate cut will lower borrowing costs for farmers and ranchers. *The Farm Bill extension expires in a week, and lawmakers are urging Congress to get something done. *We…
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*Both planting and harvest are underway in South Texas. *Registration is open for the Texas New Fruit Growers Conference. *A Missouri judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing large crop seed and input companies of price fixing. *It’s been dry lately in the Texas High Plains, but the weekend brought rain to many areas. *The Senate Ag Committee ranking mem…
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*Harvesting hurricane damaged corn is a challenge. *The one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill ends on September 30th. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is improving slightly. *Fed cattle prices may be headed for a rebound. *A lawsuit and a lack of information from the Farm Service Agency has slowed the review of the controversial 2022 Emer…
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*Corn harvest is underway in the northern Texas Panhandle. *Texas rice farmers have a smaller crop this year. *Hiland Dairy is expanding in East Texas. *There has been a drop in the prices Texas High Plains cattle feeders are getting for fed cattle. *EPA is temporarily allowing the sale of a cancelled product. *Farmers on the South Plains of Texas …
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*There is still no progress on solving the Rio Grande Valley water crisis. *We should have a better Texas cotton crop this year. *The CME Group is lowering the daily limits on cattle futures contracts. *Providing more water for Texas is going to require a lot of money. *A bill dealing with the reporting of U.S. agricultural land sales to foreign ad…
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*CattleCon25 is coming to San Antonio in February. *USDA released the latest WASDE report last week. *UT-Arlington has harvested its first climate smart soybean crop. *The oil and gas industry could play a role in providing new water resources for Texas. *The Department of Commerce is recommending tariffs on 2,4-D imports from China and India. *The…
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*Cotton harvest continues in South Texas. *We are still transitioning into a La Nina weather pattern. *The Delta cotton crop was susceptible to damage from Hurricane Francine. *Providing enough water for a growing Texas will be a major focus of the next session of the Texas legislature. *The democrat and republican leaders of the House and Senate a…
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*A Texas senator says we could be getting close to a trade war with Mexico. *USDA is investing in two specialty crop projects in Texas. *The Texas cotton crop's condition is getting worse. *Diversity can help farmers and ranchers deal with the ups and downs of agriculture. *The embattled Waters of the U.S. definition continues to cause confusion. *…
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*The Texas corn and sorghum harvests are now three quarters done. *USDA is providing more funding for conservation easements. *Farm groups continue to push for a new Farm Bill. *The summer growing season is wrapping up on the Texas High Plains. *Pork producers are in Washington D.C. this week pushing for a Farm Bill and a fix for Proposition 12. *W…
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*Texas A&M researchers continue to learn more about avian influenza in dairy cattle. *The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting comments on the proposed heat illness standard. *U.S. beef exports were higher in July. *Pasture management is making a difference on some Texas High Plains ranches. *Congress is back in Washington D.C…
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*Wheat planting is getting near for forage wheat. *Texas citrus growers are forecast to produce more oranges this year. *A vaccine manufacture is testing a vaccine for avian influenza in dairy cattle. *The weather is making things tough for Texas High Plains ranchers. *USDA has released a new net farm income forecast. *Much needed rain fell recentl…
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*A Texas senator is pushing to get the Farm Bill done. *What does it cost to rent pasture and cropland in Texas? *The American Lamb Board is looking for sheep producers to implement climate smart practices. *As summer winds down, the farmers market season is drawing to a close. *USDA has approved a new drought-tolerant wheat trait. *The Texas Conch…
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*The number of beef-on-dairy calves is increasing in feedlots. *USDA announced $300,000 in funding is now available to support the U.S. sheep industry. *Farming without irrigation is becoming more likely on the Texas High Plains. *An extension of the 2018 Farm Bill seems to be the most likely move Congress will make this year. *The Texas fair and r…
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*Texas farmers and ranchers made the most of the congressional August recess. *Texas grapefruit production is forecast to grow this season. *U.S. corn and soybean exports took a big jump last week. *Groundwater capacity is declining on the Texas High Plains. *Texas farmers and ranchers are stressing the need for a new Farm Bill. *The U.S. is workin…
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*The summer drought took a toll on the cotton crop. *Three Texas based agricultural organizations have been selected to participate in a trade mission to Southeast Asia. *Texas feedlot inventories are higher than a year ago. *The Ogalalla aquifer is providing less and less water for Texas High Plains farmers. *Congress is running out of time to pas…
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*Grain prices have softened over the past several weeks. *Texas citrus growers are expected to grow more grapefruit and oranges this year. *The Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available. *What can Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers expect from the La Nina that’s coming our way? *An expected record agricultural tr…
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*Seed treatments are important when preparing to plant wheat. *Farms in some parts of Texas will be filled with dove hunters over the next few days. *University of Missouri researchers are developing the first-ever vaccine for anaplasmosis. *The recent slump in cattle prices shows the value of Livestock Risk Protection. *The U.S. ag trade deficit c…
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*Texas cotton condition continues to decline. *There is some exciting news for Texas wheat growers. *The Texas corn harvest is well ahead of schedule this year. *The month August has not been kind to crops on the Texas High Plains. *EPA has announced the voluntary cancellation of a herbicide. *Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations met wi…
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*Cattle prices have been dropping lately, but there are some bright spots in the market. *We are still a transitional weather pattern from El Nino to La Nina. *Cheaper corn is giving Texas cattle feeders an opportunity. *U.S. lawmakers are about to head back to Washington D.C. *Texas farmers and ranchers have been visiting with their members of Con…
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*The monthly Cattle on Feed report was released Friday. *Registration is underway for the West Texas Agricultural Chemical Institute’s annual conference in Lubbock. *The 2024 Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Beef Showcase is set for September 12th on the West Texas A&M campus in Canyon. *Texas High Plains cotton farmers have some important things…
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*Texas has a better weather outlook this week. *CattleCon2025 is coming to Texas. *Texas High Plains cotton has been under a lot of pressure from the weather this season. *The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to work on tax reform. *The Texas rice harvest is moving forward. *Feeding malnourished horses can be challenging.…
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*Fed cattle prices have taken a drop, but higher prices are in the future. *Drought continues to expand across Texas. *Drought is taking a toll on cotton in Southwest Oklahoma. *Texas A&M AgriLife is offering a unique program next month. *EPA has finalized its draft herbicide strategy. *A new video series is now available to help Texas cattle produ…
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*The U.S. cotton crop is feeling the heat. *The Texas hog herd has grown over the past few months. *The South Texas vegetable industry is suffering from a lack of water. *Prescribed burning could help avoid wildfires in the future. *Some farmers and farm organizations have expressed concerns about the EPAs atrazine proposal. *Dryland cotton on the …
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*Texas cotton is feeling the heat. *National Sorghum Producers is accepting entries for the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest. *The annual Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour is underway this week. *A decline in feedlot inventories in the Texas High Plains could be coming soon. *The EPA announced a proposal that could change the way farmers use atrazine…
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*Cotton demand is suffering, bringing lower prices for farmers. *Almost one quarter of farmers don’t have internet access. *Certified Hereford Beef has a new CEO. *The margins have gotten tighter for Texas High Plains cattle feeders. *Texas Congressman Pete Sessions met with Central Texas farmers and ranchers. *Farmland values and rental rates are …
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*The cattle futures market has been on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks. *Corn harvest is ahead of schedule in Texas. *Biosecurity is critical for livestock operations. *Is there hope for a Farm Bill before the current extension expires? *U.S. rice production is expected to go down. *Big crops are projected in the latest USDA Crop Prod…
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*Wheat planting is not that far away for Texas farmers, and now is the time to ensure you’re prepared for the next crop. *The ag equipment industry has been hit by falling commodity prices. *Corn and grain sorghum harvest continue in Texas. *Wildfire recovery is still in the early stages in the Panhandle. *Some horses hooves grow faster than others…
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*Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening recently reiterated the organization’s commitment to national security in a hearing on foreign ownership of Texas land. *Grazing availability and market conditions drive cattle herd capacity. *A South Texas hay producer focuses on protein quality in forage for his customers. *Members of the U.S. Senate A…
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*Some Texas cities continue to ignore Right to Farm laws. *The American Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new program to recognize veterans in agriculture. *The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association has a new slate of officers for the next year. *A lot of Texas High Plains farmers are celebrating the rain they’ve gotten this growing season, …
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*Corn acreage is going down while yield is going up. *A pair of Texans have been named to the first-ever Cottonseed Oil Advisory Council. *More hurricanes are in the forecast. *Texas High Plains producers will have the opportunity to see new agriculture technologies. *USDA is extending the deadline to comment on one of the new proposed rules under …
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*The cattle futures market is rocky, but higher prices may still be ahead. *Farmer sentiment improved in July. *The feral hog problem in Texas continues to grow. *New technology is giving Texas farmers a boost. *A new South Texas water working group has been established. *Texas is the third largest economic platform for meat processing giant JBS. *…
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*Avian influenza isn’t slowing down during the summer months. *Drought is getting worse across parts of Texas. *Farmers and ranchers need the certainty of a new Farm Bill. *USDA has announced changes to its farm loan programs. *More information will be released from the latest Census of Agriculture in the coming months. *Cotton and hay harvest are …
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*The younger generation is getting involved in the cattle industry. *Ag land values continue to rise here in Texas and around the nation. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining fast. *Winter wheat farmers in the Texas High Plains are hoping for better prices. *EPA has issued emergency orders to prevent future sales of a herbicide. *Ru…
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*Cattle futures have been melting down thanks to recession fears. *The National FFA Organization has hit a million-member milestone. *Texas corn and sorghum harvest is ahead of schedule this year. *This past season offered mixed results for wheat producers in the Texas Panhandle. *USDA is investing another $300 million to help promote trade. *Augus…
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*Will wheat be a profitable crop for Texas farmers this year? *The Congressional Budge Office has released its estimate for the House Ag Committee’s version of the Farm Bill. *Fall armyworms are on the march in Texas. *Debt load will be a key factor in Texas farmers’ success this year. *A South Texas congressman says Mexico will deliver the water i…
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*The corn crop looks good in the northern Texas Panhandle. *Two lawmakers from Texas are working to provide some additional relief for victims of the wildfires that burned more than a million acres earlier this year. *Three Central Texas school districts will be serving locally raised beef this year. *Some timely rains have fallen in the Texas High…
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*The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is here. *The EPA is accepting nominations for its Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee. *The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is attempting to expand the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in the Texas Panhandle. *Texas farmers are getting ready for a new winter wheat season. *One of the leaders…
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*The Texas wheat harvest is almost done. *Registration is underway for Beef 706 hosted by Texas A&M. *More drought is coming, so make as much hay as possible this summer. *Texas Panhandle crops are looking promising this year. *Now is a good time to reach out to your member of Congress. *There is the potential for another tropical system to enter t…
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*The transition from El Nino to La Nina continues. *The amount Texas farmers pay for inputs continues to climb. *Texas farmers continue to make progress on summer crop harvest. *Things are looking good for crops in the Texas Panhandle. *A representative of a banking association says a new Farm Bill is needed to help farmers and ranchers. *National …
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*Cattle feedlot inventories are expected to drop in the coming months. *State and national milk production fell last quarter. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is requiring H5N1 testing for lactating dairy cattle moving to fairs, shows and exhibitions. *More and more small grains crops are grown for silage in the Texas High Plains. *Hundreds of a…
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*Texas wheat farmers should plan now to deal with potential hessian fly infestations. *The state’s largest farm organization is accepting applications for up to $20,000 in grants for county 4-H programs. *Corn and milo harvest are picking up speed around Texas. *Texas farmers will soon be planting their winter crops. *The EPA has released another s…
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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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