The nation's cow herd continues to shrink thanks to drought and other factors. There are still a lot of cattle moving into Texas feedlots. Winter wheat is going in the ground, silage is being chopped and cotton bolls are opening on the Texas Southern Plains. September is a busy month for landscaping in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has increased its estimate of this year’s cotton crop. Wheat seed is in short supply. Corn prices are expected to stay strong amid tight supplies. Texas feedyards have ways to find profitability amid challenging market conditions. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The new USDA cotton classing office on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock is officially open. Better management of BRD and other cattle illnesses is now possible through new technology. Last month’s rainfall went a long way in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Agritourism farms are ready for fall tours all over Texas, but they are dealing with the effects of the drought. New technology is helping to improve animal care in feedlots. The cotton industry is constantly innovating to help growers improve yields and deal with challenges. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The House Ways and Means Committee heard from a Texas farmer and rancher on trade with Taiwan this week. Ranchers should be prepared to care for livestock following a wildfire. What to do when you’re approached by a renewable energy companies. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton harvest is picking up speed here in Texas and across the cotton belt. We haven’t had an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the US in a very long time. The recent rains on the Texas southern plains came too late to help the cotton crop, while cotton harvest continues in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Getting your cow herd through the Texas winter is going to be a challenge this year. If you’re in the cattle business, it’s good to have an emergency management plan to protect your herd in a time of crisis. With the shortage of hay this year, planting winter pastures may be the key to feeding your herd this winter. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas drought isn't gone but it is improving thanks to recent rains. Higher cattle prices are on the way, but it may be prudent to protect yourself with a livestock insurance policy. There are some decisions to be made before the Texas Southern Plains cotton harvest gets underway. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Input costs are high for the new wheat crop going into the ground. To harvest or not to harvest. That's the question for many Texas High Plains cotton growers. BVD PI calves are a constant threat to cattle herds in Texas. Rain has eased the drought a bit on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cotton condition ratings improved again this week, but we still have a disastrous crop. Texas High Plains farmers have some economic issues to watch for this fall. The Inflation Reduction Act is now law, so what's in it for agriculture? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A group of Texas farmers and ranchers toured Colorado and Nebraska agricultural operations last week. Helping livestock producers deal with drought conditions is the focus of an AgriLife event coming up next week. Beef checkoff dollars are helping to showcase Texas BBQ. Deep south Texas is enjoying the recent rain as cotton harvest winds down. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
There's a shortage of silage in Texas. Cattle producers should take advantage of the recent strength in the cattle market. The Texas Beef Council has released a new season of the popular TV series "BBQuest." Agriculture and baseball make a good fit in Cleburne, Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas rice crop looks good this year, despite the drought. Declining well capacity is causing many Texas High Plains farmers to look for new production alternatives. Propane prices are holding steady. East Texas farmers are enjoying some much needed rain right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas corn farmers are baling their corn stalks for cattle feed this year. A new report compares how different wheat varieties perform on the Texas High Plains. Last month brought a welcome change in the weather here in Texas. Testing your hay is always important, but it's very important this year. We'll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.
One Northeast Texas farmer had decent corn yields this year, despite the drought. Farmers and ranchers in the Texas High Plains had the opportunity to hear a top state lawmaker talk about water policy this week. Central Texas rain totals varied greatly across farms and ranches in August. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Recent rains are helping what's left of the Texas cotton crop. USDA is offering a special two-day educational course in Canyon for cattle producers. Loud noises are everywhere you turn on a farm or ranch. Cotton harvest is wrapping up in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Livestock disaster programs have improved over the past few years. Ranchers could find better opportunities when its time to market older cows. Texas cotton farmers are touring farms in North Carolina this week. It’s time to keep a close watch out for fall armyworms. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The new cotton classing office on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock is set to open in a couple of weeks. A big event for a Texas panhandle university is coming up. Hearing loss is a big hazard on a farm or ranch. Late summer is a transition time in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The cotton market has made good gains recently, and there may be more to come. Virtual reality technology is training the next generation of Texas veterinarians. A group of farmers from the Mid-South and Southeast spent the past week in Texas learning more about our cotton industry. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
It’s been a tough year for Texas sorghum. The peanut industry did well during COVID-related lockdowns. Will Texas High Plains farmers plant more sorghum next year? Cotton farmers from the mid-south are in Texas this week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
USDA has lowered its condition rating for Texas cotton. Tyson Foods is investing $200 million in the Texas Panhandle. High Plains wheat farmers are praying for pre-plant rains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The latest Cattle on Feed Report was bearish for the cattle market. Recent rains have been a blessing for those Texas High Plains crops that are still hanging on. The drought has affected potential sellers of rural Texas property. Cotton harvest is in full swing in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The rain is great, but it doesn't mean the drought is over. Texas farmers should plan for more drought when selecting wheat varieties. Having high grading cattle at the packing plant can mean more money for cattle producers. What effects has the drought had on the rural land market? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Inflation Reduction Act contains big money for agricultural conservation. Recent rains around the Texas High Plains are encouraging, but ranchers are being warned against overreacting. Extreme South Texas is facing a water shortage and the impact could be disastrous. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The cotton industry was surprised by USDA's big cut in U.S. cotton production. Maintaining a cattle herd in the middle of a brutal drought is hard to do, but it will pay off. Enrollment is open now for a highly successful rural communities funding program. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas crop ratings show the devastation of the drought. The occupancy rate in Texas feedyards is running high. Farmer enrollment in the National Grow Communities program is now open. The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course brought around 2,000 people to College Station recently. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The cotton market reacted strongly to USDA's latest cotton crop estimate. Texas feedlots are struggling to be profitable right now. Broadband internet access is expanding across rural Texas. There's a possible anaplasmosis vaccine on the way. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
USDA's recent WASDE report contained a shocking cut in U.S. cotton production. Many farmers in the Texas High Plains made some critical moves this year to make the best of a bad situation. The yield potential for the West Texas cotton crop is still undetermined. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The drought is affecting silage production in Texas. The new beef plant coming to Amarillo is estimated to be worth $670 million. The Texas Natural Resources and Conservation Service is working to expand their reach. Texas cities are growing quickly, but that growth comes with a price. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The drought is affecting everyone in Texas agriculture. The new beef plant planned for Amarillo will be built by a company called Producer Owned Beef. It's important for Texas farmers and ranchers to tell their story to urban lawmakers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
