Texas Ag Today - February 12, 2025

*A Texas farmer testified before Congress.  

*New research shows dairy cattle infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus can build natural immunity to it.  

*Coast Packing Company broke ground on a new edible fats and oils refinery and packing facility in Amarillo.

*With cotton prices so low, controlling production costs will be vital for this year’s crop. 

*Producing weed free hay is possible, but you need to start that process right now. 

*The passage of a new Farm Bill could be the first step in healing the ag economy.  

*Central Texas is getting some beneficial rain during the winter.  

*There are some things to consider when trying to breed an older mare.