Today's headlines: *NWS forecasts drier, warmer December *Cotton harvest progressing on Rolling Plains *Some cause for hemp optimism in the Panhandle *Texas winter wheat struggling *TFB annual meeting this weekend in Corpus Christi
Dec 01, 2021•23 min•Ep. 327
Legislation to regulate the cattle market is gaining traction in Washington. Hemp may become a viable crop on the Texas High Plains. Texas citrus could be making a comeback following the devastation of Winter Storm Uri in February. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 30, 2021•23 min•Ep. 326
The Texas is citrus industry is still recovering from the devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri back in February. The Amarillo Farm and Ranch show gets underway this week. Demand for corn is excellent right now. Meat processing facilities across the country will soon get funding to expand their capacity. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 29, 2021•23 min•Ep. 325
Today’s headlines: *Cotton harvest progressing well *Texas peanut harvest underway *Infrared thermography potentially decreases antibiotic usage in cattle *Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show approaches *Winter wheat planting continues in Central Texas *Properly dispose of deer carcass parts to prevent CWD spread
Nov 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 324
Today's headlines: *Protecting stored grains from insects *BRD-related discovery *Drought expanding in Texas *Warmer, drier weather impacting winter wheat *Many in Valley worried about water for 2022 *Grants fund projects to improve angler access, fishing
Nov 25, 2021•23 min•Ep. 323
Today's headlines: *USDA grants $7 million to study citrus greening in Texas *Panhandle received rains at just the right time *Good yields for West Texas corn *Vilsack highlights ’21 accomplishments, discusses ‘22 *Amarillo Farm, Ranch Show returns after year off due to COVID
Nov 24, 2021•23 min•Ep. 322
Today’s headlines: *Fewer cattle on feed in Texas, U.S. *The agricultural land market is hot on the High Plains *Vietnam lowers tariff on U.S. corn *Winter grazing growing well in East Texas *Thanksgiving food safety tips *Hunting good in East Texas
Nov 23, 2021•23 min•Ep. 321
Today’s headlines: *EPA re-enacting Obama-era WOTUS rule *Farmers, ranchers await Lesser Prairie Chicken decision *Infrastructure bill addresses livestock hauling regulations *Hay production, input costs in East Texas *Sorghum yield contest deadline Dec. 1
Nov 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 320
Today’s headlines: AFBF opposes spending bill USDA declares disaster areas in Texas Cattle groups call for ban on Brazilian beef Controlling weeds with sheep Texas ag students receive valuable knowledge at broadcasters’ meeting Getting the most out of your hay TPWD stocking rainbow trout Treating equine colic
Nov 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 319
Today’s headlines: Inflation’s effects on the farm Tips for raising goats and sheep Sustainability is more than a buzzword for agriculture The infrastructure package has money earmarked for rural communities Whooping cranes are making their way to Texas.
Nov 18, 2021•23 min•Ep. 318
Today’s headlines: Illegal immigration could put livestock in Texas at risk. Texas Farm Bureau recognizes outstanding young farmers and ranchers. FiberMax and Stoneville recognize high-yielding growers. Opportunities for sheep and goat raising in the Panhandle. Will there be enough turkeys on shelves this Thanksgiving? Rising input prices worry farmers. Texas hunters can help those in need in their communities.
Nov 17, 2021•23 min•Ep. 317
Today’s headlines: CattleFax CEO addresses cattle market legislation USDA increases forecast cotton production Cash fed cattle prices on the rise Facts influencing higher crop yields It’s time to move some plants indoors Hunters play critical role in cattle fever tick prevention
Nov 16, 2021•23 min•Ep. 316
Today’s headlines: Lawmakers urge Mexico to uphold USMCA ag provisions. Prussic acid concerns for cattle raisers. AgriLife launches a new way to reach out to High Plains farmers and ranchers. Good prices for Texas sheep raisers. TPWD closes red snapper season. Ringworm in cats and dogs.
Nov 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 315
Wheat planting is wrapping up in Texas, but the crop isn't looking very good as drought spreads across the state. If you’re trying to make a living in agriculture, it can help to have more than one revenue stream. Extreme South Texas is enjoying cooler temperatures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 314
This has been great year for growing corn silage in Texas. The Texas High Plains is a place rich in agricultural history, and there’s a place in Lubbock where you can go to learn about that history. US beef and pork exports are on a record pace through September. Winter pasture planting is wrapping up in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 313
Another round of WHIP+ disaster payments is on the way. The deadline for purchasing PRF insurance is fast approaching. Higher cotton prices are keeping Texas cotton producers optimistic during harvest. With the price of fertilizer continuing to go up, it pays to do soil testing. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 10, 2021•23 min•Ep. 312
The infrastructure bill gets praise from farm groups. Fertilizer prices are high and still climbing, so it’s important to make sure you aren’t wasting nutrients. ARC and PLC enrollment is underway for Texas farmers. After a slow start due to hot dry weather, the wheat planting pace has picked up on the Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 09, 2021•23 min•Ep. 311
The cattle industry's 75 percent plan seems to be working. The calendar is filling up with a lot of programs for farmers and ranchers in the months ahead. Grain demand is up, but input costs are up as well. Teaching children the importance of agriculture has been a focus this fall in the Coastal Bend of Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 310
The battle against cattle fever ticks continues, but it may be time for a new approach. A federal advisory committee is preparing to hold a public meeting on how to help the Environmental Protection Agency make its policies work better for agriculture. As temperatures begin dropping across Texas, feeding hay is on the increase. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 05, 2021•23 min•Ep. 309
Henry Cuellar discusses the Cattle Contract Library Act. As federal environmental policy evolves, a Texas panhandle producer is in a special position to advise EPA on how to treat agriculture. US red meat exports to Central America have reached new heights. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 04, 2021•23 min•Ep. 308
Wheat planting is wrapping up in Texas, but the condition of this new wheat crop is nothing to get excited about. The Amarillo Farm and Ranch show is back this year. The state’s largest farm organization is making policy decisions ahead of their upcoming annual meeting. The cotton harvest on the south plains of Texas is rolling ahead. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 03, 2021•23 min•Ep. 307
Cattle producers will soon have more leverage in the cattle market. 2021 has been a good year for cotton in the Texas panhandle, and cotton isn’t get only crop that has prospered in the panhandle this year. Sorghum has had a great year as well. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 02, 2021•23 min•Ep. 306
Inflation is affecting the cattle business. Fertilizer prices are through the roof right now, and that makes soil testing more valuable than ever. November weather in Texas may be warmer and drier than normal. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 01, 2021•23 min•Ep. 305
Texas Cattle Feeders Association President and CEO Ross Wilson is retiring. The cattle business in Texas is in the middle of the fall run. Winter wheat planting is moving forward on the rolling plains of Texas. Cooler weather and rainfall have arrived in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 29, 2021•23 min•Ep. 304
Texas cattle feeders are feeling cautiously optimistic. Dry conditions this fall on the Texas High Plains may have ranchers on the hunt for more hay. Winter wheat planting continues across Texas, while row crop harvest is wrapping up. Cotton ginning continues in south Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 28, 2021•23 min•Ep. 303
The Texas cotton crop is making up for lost time as we near the halfway point of harvest. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association is holding their annual meeting this week. The spring and summer were wetter than normal on the Texas High Plains, but a dry fall is not helping the newly planted wheat crop there. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 302
The 75% plan was hatched by the cattle industry to improve cash fed cattle trade. So is the plan working? The cotton crop on the Texas High Plains has turned out much better than most were thinking early in the season. The Texas orange industry is seeking more global opportunities. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 301
The Cattle Contract Library Act was introduced in Congress. The new high tech peanut sheller in Vernon could help the Texas peanut industry develop better seed. US beef exports are setting records this year. Cotton harvest is well underway in West Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 25, 2021•23 min•Ep. 300
The corn crop in the northeast Texas Panhandle looks great this year. A big spike in fertilizer prices is the latest hit to Texas farmers and ranchers. We had a fairly mild summer in the Texas panhandle this year, and that appears to have been a blessing for the peanut crop there. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 299
Drought in the western U.S. is causing cattle herd liquidation. The soaring cost of inputs is threatening the ability of many Texas farmers to make a profit. The corn harvest is wrapping up in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 21, 2021•23 min•Ep. 298