We may see more sorghum acres in the Texas Panhandle next year. The Texas rice industry donated over 100,000 servings of rice to feed hungry Texans. Cotton farmers are finding a stronger market as the 2020 harvest wraps up. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas red meat production is down. Texas rice farmers donated thousands of pounds of rice to a Central Texas food bank. Now is the time to start making selections for your 2021 garden and landscape plans. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
President Trump has signed the latest coronavirus relief bill. When it comes to water, Texas panhandle farmers are having to think outside the box. A Texas company is a semifinalist in a national ag competition. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cattle producers have a new way to market their beef. The US Fish and Wildlife service announced it will leave the monarch butterfly off of the endangered species list. The US Department of Agriculture has published its final rule clarifying definitions in the Packers and Stockyards act. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Growing corn on the Texas High Plains is getting harder. Four Texans were appointed to the Cattlemen's Beef Board. 2020 has been a interesting year for the gardening and horticulture industry in Texas. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Insight on planning for the 2021 crop season is available. Texas cotton farmers have some new varieties to choose from. Central Texas is finally getting some typical winter weather. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been pushed back to May. Preparations are underway for the 2021 crop year in West Texas. Texas cotton farmers will have access to some new varieties for 2021. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A Texan is reappointed to the National Sorghum Checkoff Board. 2020 will go down as a very dry year for most of Texas, including the Coastal Bend. Staying safe during the remaining holiday season. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas wheat crop is looking better than expected, considering the drought conditions across the state. The coronavirus pandemic changed how beef checkoff programs were implemented in 2020. Soil testing is the first step to improving fertilizer use and forage production. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The disastrous year for Texas cotton is one reason cotton prices are rising. Winter officially gets underway next week. So what kind of winter can Texas cattlemen expect? The Texas sheep market has been excellent here in 2020 and it keeps climbing. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas feedlots are still operating in the red. The Supreme Court weighs in on a Texas water dispute. The only thing that stays the same is that things change, and that’s definitely true in agriculture. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The wheat industry ends 2020 on a positive note. Keeping kids safe on the farm is a year round priority. It’s the time of year for gift giving. So what can you get your favorite gardner? We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cotton production is down sharply this year. Irrigation water is getting harder to come by on the Texas High Plains. Keeping kids safe on the farm is a year-round priority. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton harvest is wrapping up, and the Texas High Plains cotton crop was as disappointing as we expected it to be. There’s a new intranasal vaccine to protect beef and dairy cattle from pneumonia. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Tom Vilsack may be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Cold, wet weather has returned to Central Texas. Soil health is an increasingly important topic for Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas farmers are facing irrigation challenges. Low interest rates are boosting sales of rural Texas land. Hemp farmers in several Texas counties will have access to crop insurance next 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.
Drought conditions are improving in Texas. Covid-19 has impacted the Texas real estate market, including rural land sales. Extreme south Texas has remained warm, windy and dry. 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.
Texas sheep prices are the best in 50 years. The Texas coastal bend area received some much needed rainfall as November came to a close. Texas corn farmers depend on export markets, and work is being done to open and expand those markets. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas High Plains corn farmers are wrapping up 2020 in better shape than they might have expected. Young agricultural leaders across Texas were recognized this week by the state’s largest farm organization. We'll have those stories plus news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Governor Abbott pushes for rural broadband expansion. USDA released its weekly Texas Crop Progress and Condition report Monday afternoon. Dry weather in Texas has affected the movement of livestock to auction markets. 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.
Texas pork producers faced many challenges in 2020. Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressed the state’s largest farm organization this week. Cold weather has arrived in much of Texas, and there’s a lot work you can do in the yard or garden. 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.
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Farm Bureau's virtual annual convention Monday. La Nina continues to affect Texas weather, extending the drought into the fall months. There's some positive news for Texas farmers and ranchers in a new nationwide opinion poll. 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 nation's first bale of cotton is auctioned for Rio Grande Valley scholarships. If you like variety in your weather, the 2020 crop season in the Texas Panhandle had a lot to offer. Sustainability initiatives continue to grow in 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.
What will the Texas High Plains crop mix look like in 2021? The Livestock Risk Protection Program can help Texas cattle producers manage their risk. Central Texas has seen its first frost of the year. 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 farmer's share of the Thanksgiving food dollar has declined. Texas is the new home to a nationwide wool testing lab. Extreme south Texas remains warm and dry and that’s concerning to farmers and ranchers there. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The 2020 crop season is winding down on the Texas High Plains. Drought conditions continue to expand in the Texas Coastal Bend. Signup for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is still underway for Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have these stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
USDA's Cattle on Feed report sends the cattle market higher. A special Grow Texas FFA initiative was launched this week. It’s the time of year when East Texas pastures are in transition. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Farm income continues to increase. The south Texas cotton crop ended up great for some growers, while it was a disaster for others. Harvest is getting closer to the finish line in West Texas. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas wheat crop is facing a difficult year. Soil testing can make sure your pastures are getting the nutrients they need, and it can save you money. Texas ranchers who have suffered diminished pasture quality due to drought may qualify for aid. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas farmers are feeding the hungry. We usually see a 50/50 split of sheep and goats selling in Texas, but the mix has now shifted to more sheep. The Coronavirus is spreading across rural Texas, and with the holidays approaching it could get worse. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
