The Texas dairy industry continues to grow. The Coastal Bend grain sorghum harvest is making progress, after dealing with heavy harvest time rainfall. Armyworms are making an early march across Texas pastures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Two USDA reports are very bullish for the cattle market. For Texas High Plains ranchers, it’s hard to beat the combination of good rains and better prices. The new Texas State FFA officer team is in place and ready to go for the new school year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Farmers in northeast Texas are enjoying the benefits of adequate rainfall this year. Texas border farmers and ranchers are asking the Biden administration to pay for damages that illegal migrants are causing to their property. Cotton is looking good on the Texas High Plains, but there is one bug that’s causing a few headaches for farmers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A Texas Congressman has introduced a bill to reform the Endangered Species Act. Cotton on the Texas High Plains is looking good. Tips on following the Mediterranean diet. U.S. milk production is growing. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department extends emergency fishing rules on the Laguna Madre.
Conditions better for corn on the Texas High Plains The Texas Animal Health Commission is encouraging Texans to vaccinate their cattle against livestock Cotton and grain sorghum looking good in Wichita County Tournament offers anglers chance to win a truck, boat, or ATV Horse owners should be mindful of heat stress
North Texans find invasive worm that eats earthworms. Texas cattle feeders respond to call for more negotiated trades. Farmers and ranchers visit with restaurant owners and operators. Wet weather means more weeds. A Texas deer has tested positive for anthrax.
Spring rains have helped hay production in northeast Texas. Cattle feeders still struggle with high feed costs. Concho Valley cotton farmers optimistic. Wet weather delays the Coastal Bend sorghum harvest. General CRP signup ends Friday.
Grain sorghum in parts of South Texas is sprouting in the head. Cattle prices are higher than 2020, and could be better. Topping last year’s pork exports won’t be easy. Texas peach crop doing very well. An increase in mosquitoes could mean more equine diseases this year. Landowners in some parts of Texas are eligible for additional incentives through CRP-Grasslands.
Texas Coastal Bend farmers are dealing with massive amounts of rainfall. Exports of US beef are on the rise. The outlook for the 2021 Texas pecan crop is mixed, depending on where you’re at in the state. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Central Texas sorghum is looking good as harvest approaches. Canola is a difficult crop to harvest, and that may be one reason why Texas High Plains farmers are reluctant to grow it. The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is coming soon. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Heavy rains have stopped sorghum harvest in both the Texas Coastal Bend and the Rio Grande Valley. Can canola become a major grain crop in the Texas High Plains? The wet spring and summer that we’ve had in Texas this year can lead to foot rot in cattle. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The pandemic is causing supply chain problems for agriculture. Research continues on growing canola in the Texas High Plains. The Texas FFA convention was held last week in Ft. Worth. The wet weather has left the Texas Rolling Plains looking good in 2021. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
USDA pledges $500 million to expand meat processing capacity in the U.S. There are a lot of wheat varieties out there but not all of them will work on the Texas High Plains. A new digital map of rural broadband service shows that Texas is not up to speed. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The rain is bringing both good and bad to Texas farmers and ranchers. High Plains corn farmers need to be on the lookout for insects. The rain just will not stop on the Texas Coastal Bend. This has been anything but a typical summer so far in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Rust is showing up in Central Texas corn. Rain is definitely helping to grow the corn crop on the Texas High Plains, but it’s also causing an increase in plant diseases. The grain sorghum harvest in the Texas Coastal Bend is a little off schedule this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Recent rains have brightened the outlook for many High Plains farmers. Grain sorghum underway in the Rio Grande Valley. Rain, winds, and cooler weather have taken a toll on some Central Texas corn. Texas Farm Bureau is asking the Biden Administration to address issues at the border. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will consider new Chronic Wasting Disease zones in Lubbock County.
Higher feed prices have led to less grain in storage in Texas. Wet weather is impacting wheat harvest in West Texas and the Panhandle. A combination of technology and farming practices help growers limit water use in the Panhandle. Extreme conditions impact landscaping decisions in Texas. Hay testing needed in East Texas East Texas fruit crop plentiful The Growing Climate Solutions was passed by the U.S. Senate recently. The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is coming up in August. USDA is ...
West Texas saw 130 mph winds and massive downpours last week. Pork producers on the Texas High Plains find themselves having to keep up with events in California. Texas forage producers need to keep an eye out for one Bermuda grass pest that’s causing some problems this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas farmers have planted more wheat and sorghum and less cotton and corn. The situation isn’t perfect, but overall things continue to be good for pork producers in the Texas High Plains. Opening a meat packing plant isn't an easy endeavor. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas wheat harvest is 75 percent done. A leadership change is underway for Plains Cotton Growers as Steve Verret retires. The progress of West Texas cotton depends on when the crop was planted. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
More big rainfall in the Texas Panhandle. A few things here or there can help or hurt ranchers profits. A wet spring helps farmers appreciate technology that may not have been invented with them in mind. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
There are less hogs and pigs in Texas this year. Flies have are becoming a big problem this spring in the Texas panhandle. The Texas FFA State Officer team is wrapping up their year of service. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Eliminating stepped up basis could be devastating for Texas farm and ranches. Things are looking much greener on the Texas High Plains, but ranchers there are warned not to get too enthusiastic. It is time once again for the annual Texas FFA Convention. The Central Texas Blacklands have been enjoying sunshine and summer. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas wheat harvest is past the halfway mark. WOTUS is rearing its ugly head once again. The Senate Ag Committee hosted a hearing this week on transparency in cattle marketing. An emergency rule implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will mean more testing for deer breeders.
This week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, of Texas, was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau. Dr. Temple Grandin is scheduled to speak at the annual Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference in July in Monahans. Registration is underway for a Quail Research Field Day scheduled for June 30 near Stephenville. The Texas High Plains grain sorghum crop is off to a good start. Joint supplements are available for arthritis in dogs and cats.
There's a move in Congress to increase the estate tax. A Texas Congressman is honored for his commitment to agriculture. A dry June is impacting corn and cotton on the Texas High Plains. Rain caused a tremendous amount of problems in part of the state. Hay testing is a must. Rebuilding pork consumption in key markets. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued an emergency order Tuesday aimed at preventing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Recent rains have caused some disease in corn and grain sorghum on the Upper Gulf Coast. Texas feedyards are still working below break-evens. Medical screenings are encouraged as COVID lessens. It's baby bat season in Texas. And they face a number of threats.
The Texas dairy industry is growing. Texas lawmakers passed a bill on ag education this session. Spring rains have improved grazing conditions across much of Texas. May rains helped improve sorghum and cotton in the Coastal Bend. If your horse is coughing, it could be asthma.
Texas sorghum harvest is about to begin in the Rio Grande Valley. High Plains sorghum farmers are having very little problem with the sugarcane aphid this year. All of the rain we’ve had over the last couple of months has made it hard to get hay baled. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Stepped up basis could be devastating to Texas farms and ranches. Is it worth the risk to plant cotton late in June? Texas livestock producers can now get a permit to protect livestock from black vultures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
