Cotton planting is moving forward in Texas. Recent severe storms in the Texas High Plains caused some issues for Texas feedlots. Farmers and ranchers continue to pay escalating prices to raise crops and livestock. A proposed rule by the Securities and Exchange commission hurts farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The grain and cotton markets continue to climb. At least one Texas Panhandle county has received good rains in the middle of this awful drought. Texas turfgrass is a big business. Hot temperatures will affect pasture herbicides. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The outlook is bright for the Texas dairy industry. The Texas A&M AgriLife facility near Vernon was damaged by recent tornado. One agricultural enterprise you may not think of here in Texas is turfgrass production. A dry spring continues on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton traders are closely watching the Texas weather. One of the most prized assets at the Texas A&M AgriLife facility near Vernon is the peanut sheller. Getting your paperwork in order should be a priority before putting rural Texas land on the market. It’s time to think about pinkeye in cattle. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The summer heat has hit Texas early this year. Winter wheat in the Texas High Plains has been hit hard by drought, high winds, hail, record heat and now disease. Recent rains in Central Texas has helped the corn crop to take off, while wheat puts on some new growth right before harvest. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas farmers are making good progress getting spring crops in the ground, although the Panhandle is a bit behind schedule due to the drought. Planting late could have some advantages this year. The DeltaPine new product evaluator program is kicking off its 15th season. The US food supply is as safe as it’s ever been. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas wind is relentless this year. Spring planting is getting a slow start on the Texas High Plains. The latest Texas crop progress and condition report shows the impact drought is having statewide. Extreme South Texas is windy, warm and dry. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz knows the effect inflation is having on Texas farms and ranches. The grain and feed industry is a large part of Texas High Plains agriculture. The nation’s largest farm and ranch organization honors a South Texas congressman. Some Coastal Bend cotton farmers are losing their crop due to drought. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to strengthen federal disaster programs. EPA Administrator Michael Regan defends the Biden Administration's rewrite of Waters of the U.S. rules. It may be time to give your bull a check up. May is National Beef Month. Hay season is getting underway in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
NCBA weighs in on last week's Senate Ag Committee hearing on the cattle markets. Texas Congressman Pete Sessions addresses Texas farmers and ranchers. There's renewed interest in retaining ownership of cattle. The drought is causing Coastal Bend cotton farmers to lose their first planting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Drought lingers in the panhandle and that has some farmers wondering what to do this year. Russian aggression in Ukraine is significantly impacting world wheat. Storms bring hail to Texas High Plains. Trade topics are getting some attention in Washington. D.C. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A group of 200 Texas farmers and ranchers visited Washington, D.C. recently to visit with the Texas Congressional delegation. Are beef prices getting too high? A new ag literacy venue is headed to Lubbock. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas is now the number three dairy state in the nation. Good marketing opportunities for High Plains ranchers, but they must make it through the drought first. Not much promise for rainfall in drought-stricken regions. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The big jump in the cotton market is easily explained. Drought continues to make life hard for ranchers on the Texas High Plains. A large group of Texas farmers and ranchers spent the past week in Washington D.C. Less supply and increased cost of fertilizer is affecting all of agriculture, including landscape and gardening. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The livestock industry hearings have wrapped up in Washington D.C. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited cattlemen in the Texas panhandle. Texas farmers and ranchers were in Washington D.C. this week to visit with the Texas congressional delegation. Extreme South Texas is hot and windy. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
This is a big week of hearings for the beef industry in Washington D.C. A former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee weighs in on the writing of the next farm bill. Inflation and the war in Ukraine are affecting all aspects of agriculture. Spring crops are in the ground and growing in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Last week's Cattle on Feed report showed large numbers of cattle placed into feedlots because of the drought. There was a special celebration held in Amarillo to mark the grand opening of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine. Texas sugarcane farmers are preparing for another farm bill debate. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cotton acreage is increasing this year and may be even larger if the drought continues. Charlie Rush is a name familiar to many in Texas High Plains agriculture. Plains Cotton Growers is under new leadership after the retirement of long time CEO Steve Verrett. Rain is slowly creeping into Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cow-calf producers should see more profitability in the next two years. There are a lot of questions about the future of hemp on the Texas High Plains. Weed management will be a challenge this year with short supplies of herbicides and rising costs. Hay season is just around the corner. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas farmers are getting the 2022 crop in the ground quickly. Despite all the hype, hemp has not become a major crop in Texas. The goals of Earth Day are being accomplished by Texas farmer and ranchers with every meal. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas wheat crop still looks awful. Texas livestock producers can get a permit to eliminate black vultures. Drought conditions throughout cattle country are filling up Texas feedlots. No one likes to deal with drought, but it can be a good time to make some improvements to your property. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Are cotton prices too high? Texas High Plains feedyards are facing tough economics once again. The ongoing drought in Texas may present an opportunity to improve your property. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a new director. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas farmers are having trouble getting bids on their grain crops. The ongoing drought combined with high winds is causing plenty of soil loss on the Texas High Plains. Farmers are expected to plant more cotton this year, both nationwide and here in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas sugarcane harvest is wrapping up. Keeping millers and bakers happy is a major objective for Texas wheat breeders. Agricultural research continues to benefit Texas farmers. Avian influenza is a big concern for both domestic and wild birds in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Despite the drought, Texas corn planting is ahead of schedule. The Texas High Plains is a national leader in wheat production and research. A multitude of factors are impacting the agricultural supply chain. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Drought is taking a toll on the U.S. wheat crop. Farmers on the Texas High Plains face a number of issues, including drought, as they prepare to plant this year. The National Weather Service offers some advice to stay safe during spring storms. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Corn stocks are unchanged while wheat stocks rise. The drought in the Texas High Plains is forcing some cow culling. Spring storms may mean flooding in some areas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack weighs in on calls to allow farmers to plant on CRP land. Drought is causing major problems for the nation’s cattle industry. The application window is now open for the Family Land Heritage program. The annual Hemphill County Beef Conference is coming up in Canadian. Consumers shouldn’t ruffle their feathers over a case of avian influenza in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Border troubles are back in the spotlight. Corn acres are vanishing on the Texas High Plains. Texas poultry producers are on high alert with avian influenza now in the state. Horses are especially sensitive to eye problems. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Sustainability is the big buzz word in the cattle industry right now, and Texas cattle feeders are telling their sustainability story. When you think of agriculture in the dry climate of West Texas, you probably don’t think of strawberry production. Texas farmers are very concerned about input costs this year, but there’s also concern about next year and beyond. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
