Texas High Plains feedlots are still losing money, but not as much as they were earlier this year. It’s been a roller coaster type of year for Texas peanut farmers. Cotton harvest is underway in the rolling plains of Texas, We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 18, 2020•23 min•Ep. 57
Three young couples top the list of the best young farmers in Texas. Peanut yields in Texas have been down this year due to drought, but along the Red River, they’re looking good. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 17, 2020•23 min•Ep. 56
The reopening of a lamb processing plant in San Angelo is progressing. The 2020 sorghum crop in south Texas saw record yields in some areas. There are some beautiful colors in Texas at this time of the year. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 55
Texas A&M is helping farmers keep better records. There are several tools Texas ranchers can use to reduce their risk in the face of drought, high winds and other factors. The Texas dairy industry is launching a new supply management program in the spring. 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.
Nov 13, 2020•23 min•Ep. 54
Agricultural education and the FFA are great sources for STEM learning in Texas. Nearly 70 percent of Texas is experiencing abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions. There will be some major changes in agricultural leadership in the next Congress. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 53
Plains Cotton Growers is suing the Environmental Protection Agency. USDA released new crop estimates. Wheat planting continues in the Central Texas Blacklands. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 11, 2020•23 min•Ep. 52
Drought expands in Texas. The 2020 Texas rice crop produced exceptional yields. The water dispute between the US and Mexico has been settled, while south Texas fruit harvest gets underway. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 51
How will the election affect the commodity markets? Coastal bend farmers and ranchers are facing intensifying drought conditions in that part of Texas. Texas cotton growers are still getting the 2020 crop out of the field, but it’s already time to start choosing varieties for next year’s crop. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 09, 2020•23 min•Ep. 50
We may see more sorghum planted in the Texas High Plains next year. What can livestock producers do to minimize drought risk? Annual ryegrass is a commonly used winter forage in east Texas, but it can be a problem for hay producers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 06, 2020•23 min•Ep. 49
Thanksgiving turkeys will cost more this year. Farmers are getting an idea of the damage caused to crops by the recent ice and snow storm in the panhandle and southern plains. The price for Texas wethers or muttons has increased lately. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 05, 2020•23 min•Ep. 48
Texas High Plains cotton appears to have made it through last week's cold front in relatively decent shape. Fruit and sugarcane harvest is underway in deep south Texas. How is the coronavirus affecting Texas Agriculture? We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 04, 2020•23 min•Ep. 47
Drought continues to spread in Texas. The 2020 census is wrapped up and Texas stands to gain from the growth in our state’s population. The end of October marks a transition in gardening here in Texas. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Nov 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 46
The Commodity Classic will not be held in San Antonio. The impacts of La Nina are being felt across the entire state of Texas. West Texas A&M University is home to a new research project that has implications for both animal health and human medicine. 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.
Nov 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 45
A record freeze in the Panhandle brings much-needed moisture. Advances in technology could help farmers find lost livestock. China has made big progress in meeting their obligations to purchase US farm products under the Phase One trade deal. 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.
Oct 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 44
Texas has a new NRCS State Conservationist. Corn diseases on the Texas upper Gulf coast were very bad this year. The seasons are definitely changing, and that is very apparent in the central Texas blacklands. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 29, 2020•23 min•Ep. 43
Texas farmers can use dicamba next year. There may be ice in the panhandle, but the Rio Grande Valley has been dealing with 90 degree days. Texas farmers can now sign up to participate in the US Cotton Trust protocol. 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.
Oct 28, 2020•23 min•Ep. 42
Another record Cattle on Feed report. Harvest is moving forward on the Southern plains of Texas, while cold temperatures have moved in. There are several things to be aware of when improving forages on rural property. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 27, 2020•23 min•Ep. 41
Texas farmers get help through CFAP 2. Dry weather trends continue to be a concern for coastal bend farmers and ranchers. New plantings on rural property can be an opportunity to enhance the property’s value. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 26, 2020•23 min•Ep. 40
Mexico lives up to its water commitment. There are more wild hogs in Texas than in any other state, and the population is growing. Texas Tech University is now accepting applications for the inaugural class at its new school of veterinary medicine. 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.
Oct 23, 2020•23 min•Ep. 39
Deadlines are set for Texas farmers and ranchers to apply for the EQIP program. Texas farmers are using cover crops successfully. Cold weather is moving into Texas, so it’s time to start winterizing landscape equipment. 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.
Oct 22, 2020•23 min•Ep. 38
The Texas Cattle Feeders Association has a new chairman. It’s wheat planting time in Texas, but the weather is not exactly cooperating. When is comes to growing corn, Texas farmers have a lot of technology to choose from. 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.
Oct 21, 2020•23 min•Ep. 37
Texas drought continues to expand. This was the first year farmers could grow hemp legally in Texas. And it turns out that not many farmers wanted to try it. Texas schools benefit from USDA grants. 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.
Oct 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 36
A retiring Texas congressman has a special request. A Texas port is getting an upgrade, and that's good news for Texas farmers. Fall is here and it's time to prepare plants for the Texas winter. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 19, 2020•23 min•Ep. 35
Wheat prices continue to climb higher. The new Texas Tech University Vet School is on track and on schedule. Cotton ginning is finished in the Rio Grande Valley, while citrus harvest is about to begin. The American Farm Bureau Convention is going virtual. We'll those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 34
Lamb prices are looking good for Texas sheep producers. The Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has been cancelled for 2021 but the San Antonio Stock show and Rodeo will be held. Coastal bend farmers and ranchers are staying busy here in October. Fungicides can be an important tool in producing corn here Texas. We'll have those stories, plus the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 33
The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show is cancelled, but educational events will continue. A Texas congressman is asking USDA to open more Farm Service Agency offices. Harvest is well underway in west Texas. There’s new grain sorghum technology available to Texas farmers. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 32
Cotton production takes a sharp drop in Texas this year. Fall armyworms can take out entire fields of Bermuda grass and many other crops. The world record longhorn bull is found right here in 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.
Oct 13, 2020•23 min•Ep. 31
The Texas Beef Council has a new Executive Vice President. Mexico isn’t living up to its end of a water treaty, and it’s costing Rio Grande Valley Farmers. Sorghum is becoming a more versatile crop. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has resources available for at home learning. which can help parents and teachers looking for educational content. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 30
The 2021 Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is cancelled. Texas Beef Council Executive Vice President Richard Wortham is retiring after a long career of promoting Texas Beef. Corn prices are rallying for Texas corn farmers. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas Wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 09, 2020•23 min•Ep. 29
This is National 4-H week in Texas. A team of Texas veterinarians is helping California recover from massive wildfires. The learning curve for producing and processing industrial hemp is steep. Drought conditions have improved in one part of Texas, while getting worse in others. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Oct 08, 2020•23 min•Ep. 28