Cotton could make a run to one dollar a pound. Keeping cattle nourished is a challenge in the Texas High Plains right now thanks to the lingering drought. Planters have been rolling in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Planters have been rolling in the Texas Coastal Bend. Extreme cold is moving into Texas and it’s hitting the High Plains first. Road maintenance is a big issue in rural Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
If you plan to use auxin herbicides in the upcoming season, there are some important training sessions coming up. Texas cotton growers have a new FiberMax variety for 2021. Winter temperatures are on the way this week, but it’s not too early to be preparing for spring gardening in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas stock shows and rodeos are once again making big changes to their schedules. We may see a substantial increase in sorghum acres in the Texas High Plains this year. Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address Monday, and he included issues important to Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The sugarcane aphid caused big trouble with Texas sorghum a few years ago, but thankfully, those days are behind us. The Texas Beef Council has a new executive director. Soil moisture conditions in Central Texas look very good right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Senate Ag Committee approves Tom Vilsack's nomination. The Texas wheat crop is at a critical point in the growing season. South Texas row crop producers are ready to get seed in the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
What can be called meat in Texas? The Texas winter wheat crop is struggling with dry conditions. The 2020 corn crop faced it’s share of challenges here in Texas and around the country. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas spinach production is down this year. Coastal Bend farmers are busy with final land preparation for the 2021 crop. The LaNina weather pattern is expected to last through March. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas sorghum farmers have a breakthrough technology available for 2021. Farmers and ranchers hope to get some help from the Texas legislature to control wild hogs. Sand burrs or grass burrs can be a troublesome weed in Texas pastures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Tom Vilsack is set to become the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Raising bison in Texas can be a way to diversify your ranch. Texas farmers are enjoying a nice spike in commodity prices right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Is the cattle herd shrinking or expanding? An AgriLife official from the Texas High Plains will weigh in on agricultural air quality. The Texas sorghum industry is experiencing an upswing right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Tight wheat supplies are supporting prices. Will we see more soybeans in Texas in 2021? New cotton technology is a step closer to approval. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas is getting 1.5 million to fight wild hogs. Cattle numbers in our Texas High Plains feedyards may be down for a while. Texas will be represented on a national task force on agricultural air quality. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Will the beef industry get back to normal in 2021? It's a good time to sell corn, but not a good time to buy it. Eminent domain reform is big priority for Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
South Texas farmers are making preparations for the 2021 growing season. A major Texas High Plains cattle industry event is scheduled to make a comeback in April. There’s another option for Texas cattle raisers looking to diversify. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
It has been a great year for U.S. cotton exports. There are several things Texas High Plains farmers can do to improve soil health. Extreme South Texas has come through another cool down. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Agriculture still has experienced leadership in Washington. Cover crops may help improve soil moisture in the Texas High Plains. There’s new technology available for Texas citrus producers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The first estimate of the 2021 cotton crop is out. The water challenges of the Texas High Plains are an issue in improving soil health in that part of the state. Texas farmers and ranchers took part in the business session of the recent American Farm Bureau convention. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas Farm Bureau is watching out for agriculture in the Texas legislative session. High Plains corn farmers should take advantage of the good times while they last. Texas citrus growers are expected to produce more oranges and grapefruit this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Rural Texans need more broadband access. Much of Texas saw a substantial snow fall earlier this week. What could redistricting mean for agriculture in the Texas High Plains? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
USDA shocks the grain markets. The Texas legislative session is now underway in Austin. Livestock shows across Texas will have a different look here in 2021. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The spring is the best time to price cotton in a La Nina year. Snow over the weekend was a welcome occurrence in the Texas High Plains. Water conservation is a big priority in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Conducting farmer education meetings this winter is no easy task with COVID-19. A virtual American Farm Bureau convention highlights the need for rural broadband. Agricultural water conservation grants are available from the Texas Water Development Board. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The new Coronavirus relief package includes relief for cattle producers. Texas High Plains wheat growers are hoping the crop can rally from a tough start. Farmers in the Coastal Bend of Texas are making plans for the 2021 crop year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Corn futures hit the five dollar mark this week. Texas cattlemen in the High Plains should have a better in year in 2021. Dry weather continues to dominate Central Texas, despite recent rains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Will Texas High Plains farmers go bigger for grain production in 2021? Winter wheat in the Rolling Plains of Texas is doing well so far this growing season. South Texas farmers and ranchers have closed the book on a very tough year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
More than 80 percent of Texas is suffering from drought. There's a lot going on with government programs right now. Corn rootworms can cause problems for Texas corn farmers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
It’s a new year, with a new weather forecast. Farmers and livestock producers in the Texas High Plains are hearing some optimism on the economics of commodities produced there. 2020 was a tough year for agriculture on the southern plains of Texas. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
2020 was not a particularly good year for peanuts in Texas, but a bright spot could be found in the High Plains. The Texas Tech School of veterinary medicine will soon interview applicants for its inaugural class. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Beef Checkoff are looking forward to 2021. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will be smaller in 2021. A Texas working dog is a finalist for the farm dog of the year contest. Hay feeding season is underway, and its important to know what nutrients are in that hay before you feed it. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
