*A Texas senator is pushing to get the Farm Bill done. *What does it cost to rent pasture and cropland in Texas? *The American Lamb Board is looking for sheep producers to implement climate smart practices. *As summer winds down, the farmers market season is drawing to a close. *USDA has approved a new drought-tolerant wheat trait. *The Texas Concho Valley got some heavy rainfall last week. *Congress is back in Washington with a lot to do before the November election. *We are approaching fall ca...
Sep 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1049
*The number of beef-on-dairy calves is increasing in feedlots. *USDA announced $300,000 in funding is now available to support the U.S. sheep industry. *Farming without irrigation is becoming more likely on the Texas High Plains. *An extension of the 2018 Farm Bill seems to be the most likely move Congress will make this year. *The Texas fair and rodeo season is getting underway. *It’s time to plant deer plots in East Texas. *Dairy show cows are now required to test negative for avian influenza ...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1048
*Texas farmers and ranchers made the most of the congressional August recess. *Texas grapefruit production is forecast to grow this season. *U.S. corn and soybean exports took a big jump last week. *Groundwater capacity is declining on the Texas High Plains. *Texas farmers and ranchers are stressing the need for a new Farm Bill. *The U.S. is working to increase red meat trade with Columbia. *USDA has released its latest ag trade forecast, and the trade deficit keeps growing. *Eastern Equine Ence...
Sep 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1047
*The summer drought took a toll on the cotton crop. *Three Texas based agricultural organizations have been selected to participate in a trade mission to Southeast Asia. *Texas feedlot inventories are higher than a year ago. *The Ogalalla aquifer is providing less and less water for Texas High Plains farmers. *Congress is running out of time to pass a new Farm Bill or an extension. *We are at the peak of tropical season. *Beef prices are falling after hitting record highs in July. *At least 40 h...
Sep 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1046
*Grain prices have softened over the past several weeks. *Texas citrus growers are expected to grow more grapefruit and oranges this year. *The Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available. *What can Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers expect from the La Nina that’s coming our way? *An expected record agricultural trade deficit has renewed the debate over free trade agreements. *August weather is behind us, and we are headed toward fall. *It’s time to start planni...
Sep 02, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1045
*Seed treatments are important when preparing to plant wheat. *Farms in some parts of Texas will be filled with dove hunters over the next few days. *University of Missouri researchers are developing the first-ever vaccine for anaplasmosis. *The recent slump in cattle prices shows the value of Livestock Risk Protection. *The U.S. ag trade deficit continues to grow. *U.S. Senators heard from Rio Grande Valley farmers about the water dispute with Mexico. *Rolling Plains farmers and ranchers are ho...
Aug 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1044
*Texas cotton condition continues to decline. *There is some exciting news for Texas wheat growers. *The Texas corn harvest is well ahead of schedule this year. *The month August has not been kind to crops on the Texas High Plains. *EPA has announced the voluntary cancellation of a herbicide. *Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations met with members of Congress about the water crisis in the Rio Grande Valley. *It has been hot in Central Texas. *Researchers are studying the cause of side...
Aug 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1043
*Cattle prices have been dropping lately, but there are some bright spots in the market. *We are still a transitional weather pattern from El Nino to La Nina. *Cheaper corn is giving Texas cattle feeders an opportunity. *U.S. lawmakers are about to head back to Washington D.C. *Texas farmers and ranchers have been visiting with their members of Congress during the August recess. *Coastal Bend row crop farmers are wrapping up harvest for the 2024 growing season. *Coccidiosis is common in goats....
Aug 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1042
*The monthly Cattle on Feed report was released Friday. *Registration is underway for the West Texas Agricultural Chemical Institute’s annual conference in Lubbock. *The 2024 Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Beef Showcase is set for September 12th on the West Texas A&M campus in Canyon. *Texas High Plains cotton farmers have some important things to take care of. *Will we see a new Farm Bill before the current extension expires? *Wheat planting is almost here. *Cattle producers in Oklahoma...
Aug 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1041
*Texas has a better weather outlook this week. *CattleCon2025 is coming to Texas. *Texas High Plains cotton has been under a lot of pressure from the weather this season. *The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to work on tax reform. *The Texas rice harvest is moving forward. *Feeding malnourished horses can be challenging.
Aug 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1040
*Fed cattle prices have taken a drop, but higher prices are in the future. *Drought continues to expand across Texas. *Drought is taking a toll on cotton in Southwest Oklahoma. *Texas A&M AgriLife is offering a unique program next month. *EPA has finalized its draft herbicide strategy. *A new video series is now available to help Texas cattle producers sell beef directly to consumers. *Coastal Bend row crop farmers are wrapping up harvest for the 2024 growing season. *The amount of colostrum...
Aug 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1039
*The U.S. cotton crop is feeling the heat. *The Texas hog herd has grown over the past few months. *The South Texas vegetable industry is suffering from a lack of water. *Prescribed burning could help avoid wildfires in the future. *Some farmers and farm organizations have expressed concerns about the EPAs atrazine proposal. *Dryland cotton on the southern plains of West Texas needs rain. *USDA’s recent Land Values Report shows record high farmland prices. *Equine fat tissue is more than just fa...
Aug 22, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1038
*Texas cotton is feeling the heat. *National Sorghum Producers is accepting entries for the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest. *The annual Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour is underway this week. *A decline in feedlot inventories in the Texas High Plains could be coming soon. *The EPA announced a proposal that could change the way farmers use atrazine. *Central Texas is harvesting a below average corn crop. *Farming is a stressful occupation, and the pressure is mounting for those in agriculture. *...
Aug 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1037
*Cotton demand is suffering, bringing lower prices for farmers. *Almost one quarter of farmers don’t have internet access. *Certified Hereford Beef has a new CEO. *The margins have gotten tighter for Texas High Plains cattle feeders. *Texas Congressman Pete Sessions met with Central Texas farmers and ranchers. *Farmland values and rental rates are both moving higher. *Planting winter pastures can reduce the need for purchasing supplements during the winter. *A recent study looked at the sedative...
Aug 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1036
*The cattle futures market has been on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks. *Corn harvest is ahead of schedule in Texas. *Biosecurity is critical for livestock operations. *Is there hope for a Farm Bill before the current extension expires? *U.S. rice production is expected to go down. *Big crops are projected in the latest USDA Crop Production and World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates. *There are four main bacteria that are involved with Bovine Respiratory Disease....
Aug 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1035
* Wheat planting is not that far away for Texas farmers, and now is the time to ensure you’re prepared for the next crop. * The ag equipment industry has been hit by falling commodity prices. *Corn and grain sorghum harvest continue in Texas. *Wildfire recovery is still in the early stages in the Panhandle. *Some horses hooves grow faster than others, and there are several reasons why.
Aug 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1034
*Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening recently reiterated the organization’s commitment to national security in a hearing on foreign ownership of Texas land. *Grazing availability and market conditions drive cattle herd capacity. *A South Texas hay producer focuses on protein quality in forage for his customers. *Members of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee are calling are USDA to fix the disclosure process for foreign-owned farmland in the U.S. *Hot and dry conditions stress both plants and h...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1033
*Some Texas cities continue to ignore Right to Farm laws. *The American Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new program to recognize veterans in agriculture. *The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association has a new slate of officers for the next year. *A lot of Texas High Plains farmers are celebrating the rain they’ve gotten this growing season, but some have been left out. *A group of lawmakers is asking the Commerce Department to carefully review the facts as it determines duties on the impo...
Aug 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1032
*Corn acreage is going down while yield is going up. *A pair of Texans have been named to the first-ever Cottonseed Oil Advisory Council. *More hurricanes are in the forecast. *Texas High Plains producers will have the opportunity to see new agriculture technologies. *USDA is extending the deadline to comment on one of the new proposed rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act. *JBS invests approximately 3 billion dollars each year in their Texas livestock and poultry meat processing business. ...
Aug 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1031
*The cattle futures market is rocky, but higher prices may still be ahead. *Farmer sentiment improved in July. *The feral hog problem in Texas continues to grow. *New technology is giving Texas farmers a boost. *A new South Texas water working group has been established. *Texas is the third largest economic platform for meat processing giant JBS. *It’s hot and dry in Central Texas. *Human chiropractors should not be working on animals.
Aug 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1030
*Avian influenza isn’t slowing down during the summer months. *Drought is getting worse across parts of Texas. *Farmers and ranchers need the certainty of a new Farm Bill. *USDA has announced changes to its farm loan programs. *More information will be released from the latest Census of Agriculture in the coming months. *Cotton and hay harvest are in full swing in the Texas Coastal Bend. *Asthma is not a common disease in horses.
Aug 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1029
*The younger generation is getting involved in the cattle industry. *Ag land values continue to rise here in Texas and around the nation. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining fast. *Winter wheat farmers in the Texas High Plains are hoping for better prices. *EPA has issued emergency orders to prevent future sales of a herbicide. *Rural water taps and and rainwater harvesting can help improve water supplies on rural property. *Recent rains across West Central Texas and the Texas H...
Aug 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1028
*Cattle futures have been melting down thanks to recession fears. *The National FFA Organization has hit a million-member milestone. *Texas corn and sorghum harvest is ahead of schedule this year. *This past season offered mixed results for wheat producers in the Texas Panhandle. *USDA is investing another $300 million to help promote trade. *August is bringing miserable heat across Texas. *The tropics are heating up. *Equine herpes virus causes a severe and sometimes deadly disease in horses....
Aug 07, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1027
*Will wheat be a profitable crop for Texas farmers this year? *The Congressional Budge Office has released its estimate for the House Ag Committee’s version of the Farm Bill. *Fall armyworms are on the march in Texas. *Debt load will be a key factor in Texas farmers’ success this year. *A South Texas congressman says Mexico will deliver the water it owes the Rio Grande Valley. *There is an ongoing battle between modern agriculture and those who oppose it. *The dog days of summer are upon us. *Pi...
Aug 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1026
*The corn crop looks good in the northern Texas Panhandle. *Two lawmakers from Texas are working to provide some additional relief for victims of the wildfires that burned more than a million acres earlier this year. *Three Central Texas school districts will be serving locally raised beef this year. *Some timely rains have fallen in the Texas High Plains this summer. *Farm groups and lawmakers continue to press the Senate Ag Committee to release its version of the Farm Bill. *East Texas rancher...
Aug 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1025
*The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is here. *The EPA is accepting nominations for its Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee. *The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is attempting to expand the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in the Texas Panhandle. *Texas farmers are getting ready for a new winter wheat season. *One of the leaders of the Senate Ag Committee is headed to Texas. *Grain harvest continues across the state as the calendar turns to August. *Corn harvest is underw...
Aug 02, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1024
*The Texas wheat harvest is almost done. *Registration is underway for Beef 706 hosted by Texas A&M. *More drought is coming, so make as much hay as possible this summer. *Texas Panhandle crops are looking promising this year. *Now is a good time to reach out to your member of Congress. *There is the potential for another tropical system to enter the Gulf of Mexico soon. *The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is next week. *Annual wellness exams are important for horses....
Aug 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1023
*The transition from El Nino to La Nina continues. *The amount Texas farmers pay for inputs continues to climb. *Texas farmers continue to make progress on summer crop harvest. *Things are looking good for crops in the Texas Panhandle. *A representative of a banking association says a new Farm Bill is needed to help farmers and ranchers. *National legislation for new and improved bridges will greatly enhance agricultural trade with Mexico. *The tropical season is in a slow period, while temperat...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1022
*Cattle feedlot inventories are expected to drop in the coming months. *State and national milk production fell last quarter. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is requiring H5N1 testing for lactating dairy cattle moving to fairs, shows and exhibitions. *More and more small grains crops are grown for silage in the Texas High Plains. *Hundreds of agricultural and conservation organizations are calling on Congress to finish the Farm Bill. *A new study shows the beef checkoff helps to increase con...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1021
*Texas wheat farmers should plan now to deal with potential hessian fly infestations. *The state’s largest farm organization is accepting applications for up to $20,000 in grants for county 4-H programs. *Corn and milo harvest are picking up speed around Texas. *Texas farmers will soon be planting their winter crops. *The EPA has released another strategy it plans to use when reviewing pesticides. *Cotton fields on the South Plains of Texas are looking good for this time of year due to recent ra...
Jul 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1020
