*Renewable energy projects may face more oversight and regulation in the future. *Winter wheat conditions are poor across the country. *JBS pays $25 million in a price fixing lawsuit. *Tighter beef supplies can create challenges. *Rural land sales in Texas are still fetching premium prices. *Liver flukes are common in cattle across many areas of Texas. *East Texas turkey season begins in just a few days.
*The massive explosion at a Texas Panhandle dairy last week has been ruled an accident. *Energy prices are increasing again. *The Hemphill County Beef Conference is next week in Canadian. *Texas cattle feeders are getting some record prices right now for fed cattle, but staying in the black continues to be a big challenge. *Central Texas is still experiencing water deficits. *There are several ways to suppress estrous in mares. *Texans are being asked to turn their lights off at night to protect...
*Severe drought continues in some parts of Texas. *The deadline is fast approaching for public comment on USDAs proposed new regulations for animal disease traceability. *New markets are emerging for US grains. *Now that Easter has passed, it’s time to plant home gardens in Texas. *Some mares can be difficult to train at a certain time of the reproductive cycle. *Registering early for the Texas Banded Bird challenge can win you some great prizes.
There is still time to turn in your Census of Agriculture forms. Right to Farm Legislation is halfway through the legislative process. Farmers planning to plant sorghum on the Texas High Plains can afford to be patient. The Texas Rolling Plains has a pretty good wheat crop right now, but the challenge will be finishing it out. Parasites in beef cattle costs the industry more than three billion dollars annually. A new land trends survey reveals Texans thoughts on wildlife....
*A judge in North Dakota issued a preliminary injunction preventing the new Waters of the U.S. rule from being enforced in 24 states. *Cotton planting is Texas is right on schedule, but other states are getting a slow start. *Watch soil temperatures closely before planting spring crops. *Weather conditions in the Texas Panhandle have been exceptionally dry and windy. Severe weather season is here. *State legislators are considering new regulations on wind and solar projects in Texas. *Performanc...
*Right to Farm protections are moving forward in the Texas legislature. *Corn planting is right on schedule in Texas. *Springtime in Texas usually brings severe weather. *Rainfall has been spotty around Central Texas. *Most agricultural producers in the Texas High Plains are involved in raising crops or cattle, but there are exceptions. *What should you do if you get bitten by a snake? *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is gearing up for its annual catfish stocking in neighborhood fishing ...
*More money is needed to strengthen Farm Bill safety net programs. *Vehicle manufacturers are leaving AM radios out of new model cars and trucks. *Texas cattle feeders are concerned about the Albertsons-Kroger grocery chain merger. *An explosion at a Texas panhandle dairy Monday evening remains under investigation. *The year is winding down for the Texas FFA State Officer team. *Extreme South Texas had its first good rain of 2023. *Bloat can be a problem in grazing calves this time of year. *The...
*Texas is weighing in again on the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken as threatened or endangered. *The Texas Soybean Board is looking for nominees for a position on the United Soybean Board. *The American Lamb Board has released a video highlighting the sustainability of the sheep and lamb industry. The video features a Texas sheep producer. *A delegation of Texas farmers and ranchers is headed to Washington D.C. next week to meet with lawmakers. *The West Texas winds have been relentless th...
*The cattle cycle is alive and well with cattle prices hitting record levels. *Planter performance in the spring will have a big effect on the fall harvest. *Texas High Plains farmers are having a hard time deciding what to plant. *A bill affecting the state’s water supply is making its way through the Texas legislature. *Coastal Bend cotton farmers are having to make some difficult planting decisions. *Infectious respiratory disease can occur in horses, but non infectious respiratory disease ha...
*The 2023 cotton crop is going in the ground. *Disease pressure has been light this year in Texas wheat fields, but insects have been an issue in some spots. *Brutal winds on the Texas High Plains are making drought conditions worse. *The Texas citrus industry is making its concerns known in the ongoing Farm Bill debate. *Soil pH is critical for forage production. *Pinkeye is a major cause of disease and lost revenue in cattle. *For more than half a year, Texas hunters and anglers have been able...
*The Texas pork industry is growing. *We'll check out the Texas acreage estimates in Friday's Prospective Plantings Report. *The annual Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian is coming up soon. *Plains Cotton Growers held their annual meeting last week in Lubbock. *Texas farmers have had several opportunities over the past couple of months to make their voices heard. *Lameness of the legs can lead to back problems in horses. *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a minor correcti...
U.S. cotton acreage is expected to drop this year while wheat acreage is expected to go up. We’ll get a Texas wheat crop update from John Fenderson of Westbred Wheat. Cattle numbers have come down substantially in the last couple of years. Cotton farmers gathered in Lubbock last week to hear the latest in the cotton industry. This is a good time of year to fertilize Texas gardens and landscapes. Congestive heart failure in cattle in increasing. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recogniz...
*Texas farmers would like to see improvements to the Conservation Reserve Program. *A nationwide cattle traceability program is moving forward. *The northern Texas Panhandle is one of the driest parts of the state right now. *What does the weather forecast hold for April? *The Farm Bill is about more than protecting farmers. It’s an issue of national food security. *Cushing's disease is a fairly common syndrome in older horses. *Anglers in a handful of Texas counties will see changes to freshwat...
Corn planting is half done in Texas, but Northeast Texas farmers are struggling to get seed in the ground. The Texas dairy industry continues to grow. Watching every expense will be vital to growing a successful crop this year. Truth in labeling legislation is making its way through the Texas Legislature. We’ll go to Lubbock for a wheat crop and spring planting update. The market for CBD products for animals is booming. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved changes to largemouth b...
*It's too wet to plant in Northeast Texas. *Horn flies are now arriving in cattle pastures. *Texas rice farmers have some financial assistance coming soon. *The weather and livestock shows are the big topics of discussion right now in East Texas. *We are just beginning the breeding season for spring calving beef cows. *Turkey season opens for additional Texas counties in a few days.
*There is no change in the condition of the Texas wheat crop, with half the crop looking good and half looking bad. *Dry weather and high winds have put an end to much of the wheat on the Texas High Plains. *Springtime livestock grazing conditions are looking much better in the eastern half of the state. *Extreme South Texas is cool but dry. *Physical exercise and training are vital to developing a horse for future training. *If you fish in city, county or state parks, you’ll see some regulation...
*Work continues at the State Capitol to protect the right to farm in Texas. *Brazil is a growing competitor for the U.S. cotton industry. *Higher interest rates are adding more costs to grow crops and livestock. *We'll check on cotton planting intentions in the Texas Concho Valley. *The recent cold snap has grain farmers nervous in the Central Texas Blacklands. *Newborn calves sometimes have a hard time breathing. *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a few changes to saltwater f...
*Input costs and supply chain problems continue for Texas farmers and ranchers. *Payment limits for farmers could hurt family farms in Texas. *Planting time is coming soon on the Texas High Plains, but farmers there may be having a tough time trying to decide what to plant. *Beef research and global beef demand was one of many topics discussed at the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers convention in Ft. Worth over the weekend. *Recent rains across the Texas Coastal Bend have brought much neede...
*There's a lot of optimism in the cattle market this year. *The West Texas drought is causing a lot of uncertainty for spring planting. *Efforts to protect Texas farmers and ranchers from urban encroachment are making their way through the Texas legislature. *Pest control will always be a big issue for Texas High Plains farmers every summer. *The American Farm Bureau Federation signed another agreement with an agricultural manufacturer on right to repair. *Horses are susceptible to the Covid 19 ...
*Texas lawmakers debated a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would protect the right to farm. *The latest crop ratings show a slight increase in Texas wheat crop conditions. *There’s some good news and some bad news when it comes to the cost of growing a crop. *Members of congress were in Texas last week to hear input on the 2023 Farm Bill. *Feeding alfalfa has been shown to decrease gastric ulcers in horses. *A highly contagious rabbit disease continues to spread in Texas....
*A lot of money is needed to accomplish the goal of strengthening the farm safety net in the 2023 Farm Bill. *The Texas dairy industry is watching a couple of bills in the Texas legislature. *Moisture concerns are making an impact on spring planting on the Texas High Plains. *The ongoing West Texas drought is having a big effect on the wheat crop there. *Last year’s drought had a big impact on Texas forage production. *Copper toxicity can occur in preweaned calves. *Enrollment in the Managed Lan...
*A Texas judge halted the implementation of the new Waters of the U.S. rule in Texas and Idaho. *Protecting the right to farm is being debated in the Texas legislature. *This is National Ag Week across the nation. *Cotton farmers are expected to plant fewer acres this year. *The Farm Bill debate continues. *Horses are sometimes diagnosed with heart murmurs. *Signup will soon begin for a program that encourages wildlife and habitat conservation....
*There are less cattle in feedlots both in the U.S. and here in Texas. *Texas largest cattle event is happening this weekend in Ft. Worth. *Farm groups from across Texas gave their input on the 2023 Farm Bill last week in Waco. *The expansion of the FiberMax Center for Discovery in Lubbock is expected to get underway this year. *Spring is here and Texas turf grass will start greening up soon. *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public input for its 2024 land and water plan....
*The U.S. House Agriculture Committee took a tour of Texas agriculture. *Right to Farm legislation is moving forward in the State Legislature. *Scouting fields to look for various pests is an important task for the success of any crop. *It’s time to nominate your special farm dog for national recognition. *Cleaning your horse barn and riding equipment will help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. *The kickoff for spring turkey season in the south zone is just around the corner....
*The House Agriculture Committee held a Farm Bill listening session in Waco on Wednesday. *The city of Amarillo continues its efforts to bring more food companies to the city. *The deadline is approaching for Texas cotton farmers to enroll their 2022 crop in the US Cotton Trust protocol. *Weather is the big topic of discussion in East Texas. *Highly pathogenic avian influenza is commonly called bird flu. *Registration is underway for a program designed to help small acreage land owners....
*The Texas wheat crop ratings continue to look bad with half the crop rated poor to very poor. *Drought isn't the only thing causing problems for Texas wheat growers. It's been too wet in some areas. *Higher feeder cattle prices are creating headaches for Texas cattle feeders. *Corn farmers are making big gains on the sustainability front. *The U.S. is stepping up efforts to deal with the Mexican ban on biotech corn. *Foaling season is underway in Texas, and foal rejection could be an issue from...
*Several young Texans attended the Commodity Classic in Orlando last week. *Tight supplies of feeder cattle are putting a pinch on feedlots on the Texas High Plains. *Fertilizer costs have exploded, so it worth the money to fertilize hay meadows? *A Lubbock area farmer gives us an update on conditions in his area. *Hypothermia is common in calves born during the winter. *Registration is now open for an event that allows birders access to some private lands in South Texas....
*The Farm Bill was a hot topic of discussion at last week's Commodity Classic in Orlando. *One ag policy expert doesn't think there's enough time to get a Farm Bill done. *A big change is coming for those in the cattle business. *Concho Valley cotton farmers are optimistic about the upcoming cotton season. *The 2023 crop season looks favorable for farmers and ranchers in Central Texas. *The first case of equine herpes virus this year has popped up in Hood County. *A new study gives us additional...
The U.S. Trade Representative is finally taking action to hold Mexico accountable for their biotech corn ban under the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement. A landowner liability bill went before the House Judiciary and Civil Juris Prudence Committee in the Texas State Legislature. There is a big advantage for those who want to plant sunflowers on the Texas High Plains. Extreme South Texas is preparing for a hot dry spring. CBD use is becoming more common in animals than people. Texas teens have a...
Wheat conditions are bad all across the Great Plains thanks to drought. Challenges with water have many Texas High Plains farmers looking for alternative crops that use less water. The sorghum checkoff program continues to provide sorghum growers with tools to communicate with consumers about their product. As the temperatures get warmer, it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming hay season. Spring calving cows are calving in much of Texas. Texas anglers still have time to help the state gr...
