Texas has worst wheat crop in the nation. Drought was the big headline grabber in Texas agriculture this year, but the extreme heat also did a lot of damage. The last couple of weeks have brought some much-needed rain to many areas of Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Inflation is taking a bite out of Texas farmers and ranchers. The drought continues to cause problems for Texas agriculture. October was a good month for rainfall in many areas of Texas, and there's more to come in November. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The 117th Congress has been an interesting one when it comes to the agriculture committees. Another food manufacturing company is making plans to build a plant in Amarillo. Texans won big at the National FFA Convention last week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
It will take a long time for Texas agriculture to recover from the drought, especially for cattle producers. Cattle implant technology provides a lot of benefits to the cattle business, beef consumers and the environment. The 82nd annual meeting of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board was recently held in Galveston. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a friendly Cattle on Feed report. Robotic milking systems have made their way to Texas. Texas High Plains Congressman Ronny Jackson is looking forward to working on the next farm bill. Pastures in Central Texas are so dry, one rancher says golf could be played there. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton harvest is getting underway in West Texas and the Panhandle. A Texas congressman talks about the importance of exports. The Central Texas Blacklands has finally received some much needed rainfall. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cattle feeders look toward 2023. Will fed cattle prices continue to rise? Priorities for the 2023 farm bill have been announced by the nation’s largest farm organization. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cattle feeders from Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico were in the DFW metroplex Sunday and Monday. The annual Southwest Dairy Day showed off new technology and management strategies for dairies. A High Plains researcher shares some news on antibiotic resistance. The Texas Animal Health Commission reminders hunters in the valley to do their part to prevent the spread of cattle fever ticks. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Farm Bill debate continues. The Texas winter wheat crop is not off to a good start this year. We have a lot of first time landowners in rural Texas. Lunging could damage a horses joints. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Beef production and prices are expected to rise over the next year. Crops in the Texas High Plains really suffered this year. The first measurable in quite some time fell recently on the Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Agriculture groups are working to secure more support for farmers and ranchers. The intense flow of calves into Texas feed yards may be slowing. Slightly lower yields and higher prices for pumpkins. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Weed pressure was light this summer due to the drought, but fall rains have brought them back. Texas High Plains feedlots are very full right now, and they are struggling to make a profit. Farm Bill discussions are well underway, and Texas farmers are giving their input on what they want to see happen. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The cattle market will feel the effects of the 2022 drought for years to come. There's a growing wine industry in the Texas High Plains. The ranking Republican on the House Agriculture Committee was in Texas last week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton stocks are rising, and cotton prices are falling. BRD is a serious issue for the cattle industry. Pasture conditions picked up a bit after most of Texas received some rain this fall, but dry weather has slowed wheat planting on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Texas drought is hurting more than just farmers and ranchers. Many Texas landowners have issues accessing their own property. The drought has taken a huge toll on hay production here in Texas. Back pain in horses is a very difficult thing to diagnose. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas cotton farmers can look forward to new weed fighting technology coming soon. This has been one of the worst cotton seasons ever for many farmers in the Texas High Plains. The State Fair of Texas is underway in Dallas. Coastal bend hay producers have been very busy over the past few weeks. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton harvest is getting cranked up in the Texas Panhandle and Southern Plains. Cotton gins will be ginning a much lighter crop this year, thanks to the disastrous drought. The North American dairy cow is better than ever. The word brucellosis can strike fear into the hearts of many old Texas cattlemen. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Can some good come out of this year’s drought? It looks like 2022 is going to come out worse than 2011 when it comes to the Texas cotton crop. This has been a tough year for wildfires in Texas. The seasons are changing as fall has arrived in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
How much cotton has been abandoned in the Texas Southern Plains this year? The pork industry is very important to the Texas High Plains economy. Central Texas is very dry as wheat planting moves forward at a slow pace. The time to work spring calving cows is coming up soon. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton harvest is progressing across Texas. Pork production is a big part of agriculture in the Texas High Plains. There is wildfire potential across Texas this month. Texas Parks and Wildlife has named a new executive director. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The majority of Texas’ rice fields have been harvested. Corn harvest continues. Fall turkey hunting is expected to be average this year. Fall is the perfect time to plant trees in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
A group of Texas farmers and ranchers toured Wisconsin and Minnesota last week. Texas cattle raisers are being told that some strong marketing opportunities are coming soon. Harvest season is underway across Texas and with the drought, it’s a very dusty harvest. Texas farmers and ranchers need strong reliable trade agreements. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
It's time for the fall calf runs to start at Texas livestock auctions. The wheat crop in the Texas High Plains is having a challenging start. Warmer and dryer conditions are expected to continue into October. It’s still hot and dry on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
The Southeast cotton crop is susceptible to damage from Hurricane Ian's wind and rain. When it comes to vaccinating calves, timing is everything. A group of Texas farmers and ranchers toured agricultural operations in the upper Midwest last week. The fall is a great time for families to get out and enjoy a Texas agritourism farm. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Harvest progress is moving across Texas. The State Fair of Texas is getting underway, and the Texas Beef Council is there highlighting the state’s number one agricultural industry. Harvest is going strong for one Texas High Plains crop that has a special meaning during the fall. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Cotton condition ratings drop again. Crops are in their final weeks of development on the Texas High Plains. There is big potential for U.S. meat exports to Africa. Cotton harvest is winding down in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Large numbers of cattle were placed into feedlots last month. This crop year was plagued with drought, and the rain we did get was mostly too little too late. The Texas winter wheat crop is now going in the ground. Last month’s rain was a big shot in the arm for farmers and ranchers in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Big federal funding is coming to expand broadband in rural Texas. Hemp was thought to be the next big crop for Texas farmers, but it hasn’t quite worked out that way. Recent rains have been a blessing for many Texas livestock producers. Cotton gins in the Coastal Bend of Texas are wrapping up the season much earlier than usual. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Renewable energy is taking on Texas agriculture. Hunting leases can be a great source of income for Texas landowners. Cool season forages are going in the ground in Central and East Texas. Cotton ginning is wrapping up in deep South Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas is drying out again, and that may mean more cow herd liquidation as we move into fall. If you’re a Texas High Plains farmer or rancher, a carbon contract may be in your future. About a third of the Texas winter wheat crop is now in the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
