A new industrial hemp processing facility is planned for the Texas Panhandle. A big rebound in corn prices is not the best of news for the cattle feeding business. A collaborative study shows how to maximize crop profits when there’s limited water availability. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Despite high feed costs, Texas feedlots are currently making a profit. If you want to make the most out of your water, you may want to consider making less use of the plow. Sorghum is contributing to a US agricultural export record. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Two Texas congressmen introduced a bill to protect property rights in the high speed rail debate. Finding a supply of herbicides is a dilemma many Texas farmers are facing right now. Corn planting is getting underway in the Coastal Bend of Texas. Extreme south Texas is feeling the effects of the winter weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cattle feeders are slowly regaining leverage in the cattle market. It looks like La Nina is going away soon. What does that mean for Texas farmers who need planting rains this spring? Over 100 Texas counties are under a burn ban, while wildfires are touching several parts of the state. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A San Angelo ranch is recognized for environmental stewardship. In a time when input costs are high, Texas farmers may be getting a bargain on one expense. Central Texas livestock producers poured on the feed during the recent winter storm. Extreme South Texas is still feeling the effects of wintery weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas wheat crop ratings improved this week, but they still look awful thanks to the ongoing drought. Texas farmers are looking for ways to cut input costs. Last year saw record exports for US beef and pork. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The National Cotton Council released its 2022 cotton acreage estimate last weekend in Houston. Input costs are soaring as Texas farmers prepare to plant the 2022 crop. Winter storm Landon brought some very cold temperatures to the Lubbock area recently, but it did not bring much moisture to help winter crops. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cattle slaughter numbers are finally picking up. When it comes to the business of farming, risk management is always important. Agricultural innovation is meeting farmers' weather challenges. A continued lack of moisture has Texas Coastal Bend farmers concerned about the start of spring planting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A Texas feedlot owner says negotiated fed cattle trade has improved over the last 18 months. Drought has really put the hurt on wheat pasture in the Texas High Plains, but higher cattle prices may help ease that pain this year. Proposed changes to the Waters of the US rule would reintroduce burdensome federal regulations for agriculture. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cattle numbers continue to decline, and CattleFax says that will continue in 2022. There is a silver lining to the ongoing drought here in Texas in the form of higher cotton prices. The outlook for Texas sorghum is bright for the 2022 crop year, but it will not be without its challenges. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Livestock disaster assistance is coming next month. Should Texas High Plains cattle producers consider adding sheep and goats to their beef operation? The Texas Coastal Bend is usually one of the wettest areas of the state, but even that part of Texas is struggling for moisture right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Cattleman's Beef Board has a new spokesman, and he's a former Texas cowboy. Ranchers on the Texas High Plains have been learning about multi species grazing. The wheat market remains strong but the challenges of raising a crop this year continue. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas livestock producers made it through Winter Storm Landon. We don't have a lot of soybeans in our state, but we may see more planted on the Texas High Plains this year. More Texans are growing vegetable gardens. There’s a new opportunity for Texas anglers to win prize for reeling in a fish. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association will not support government purchasing mandates. There will be a lot of forage produced by Texas High Plains farmers this year, but water concerns could influence what type of forage is grown. Purchasing rural land in Texas for the first time can be a challenge. We will have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Cattle Industry Convention in Houston is winding down. The Texas cattle herd is shrinking. Texas High Plains farmers are trying to find a way to work around the input nightmare. There are several things that first time buyers of rural Texas land need to keep in mind. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The U.S. cattle herd is shrinking. There may be a decline in corn acreage in the Panhandle this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in rural community infrastructures. We'll have those stories plus Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets.
Cotton prices continue to climb, which could lead to interesting marketing decisions for farmers. Texas Farm Bureau is offering four scholarships to help future veterinarians in Texas. New information from AgriLife can help High Plains growers select cotton varieties. Cooler temperatures are on the way for most of Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The entire cattle industry is waiting to see what position NCBA will take on mandatory cash sales this week. Texas High Plains wheat has suffered a lot this season, but the crop isn’t done yet. Spring stock shows are a great place to educate the public about agriculture. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The cattle industry converges on Texas for the Cattle Industry Convention in Houston. Recent snow in portions of the Texas High Plains is certainly welcome, but the drought continues. Resistance to cattle dewormers is becoming more of a problem. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The first Texas wheat condition ratings of 2022 are out, and they are not good. With the ever-present water challenges in the Texas High Plains, new approaches to irrigation are always welcome. Drought is intensifying across Texas, and that is causing some very poor range and pasture conditions. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
How many cotton acres will be planted in 2022? Texas farmers continue to look for ways to deal with rising input costs. The wheat industry has a good story to tell when it comes to sustainability. Farmers are more comfortable talking about stress and mental health than they were a year ago. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
More cattle are being placed into feedlots because of the winter drought. It’s going to take a lot of moisture to rescue the Texas High Plains from the ongoing drought. US pork is now eligible for export to India. How much Texas farm land is foreign owned? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The 2021 Cotton Marketer of the Year is from Texas. There are lots of college scholarship opportunities available for Texas youth at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. In the Texas High Plains, corn and cotton are two of the main crops, and maintaining a rotation between those two crops can save water. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
It's time to write a new Farm Bill, but it doesn't look like Congress is in any hurry to get started. Texas High Plains farmers may want to consider buying beneficial bugs. Investment in research and innovation is key to improving American agriculture. A lack of moisture continues to be a concern in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The cotton market hit ten year highs this week. Herbicides are a big topic as producer education meetings continue on the Texas High Plains. "Rise and Shine" is the theme of this year’s Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Extreme south Texas is finally seeing some cool temperatures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cattle prices are starting strong in 2022. The recent Covid surge has slowed down the cattle supply chain, and that’s tightening margins for Texas feedlots. 2021 was a good year for the cotton market and that’s continuing into 2022. All eyes are on the weather in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Congressman Mike Cloud is wrapping up his first year on the House Agriculture Committee. Without some significant moisture soon, things are only going to get tougher for cattle producers on the Texas High Plains. The impact of high fertilizer prices on Texas farmers and ranchers is substantial. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A Texan is leading the American Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Rancher committee. Texas High Plains farmers are facing some serious challenges right now, including a worsening drought. As dry conditions continue in West Texas, field preparation is becoming more difficult. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
AFBF will not support mandated cash cattle trade. There’s a special online budget resource available for Texas farmers. The economic outlook for 2022 was previewed at the recent American Farm Bureau convention in Atlanta. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
USDA's Crop Production and Supply and Demand reports were friendly for the cotton market. 2022 could be a good year for Texas corn farmers, even with the higher cost of inputs. Texas delegates led the way on livestock marketing policy at the recent American Farm Bureau convention in Atlanta. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
