Texas Ag Today - July 4, 2023

*USDA’s Planted Acreage report shows a big increase in U.S. corn acreage and a drop in cotton acres.   

*The first case of anthrax has shown up in Southwest Texas.  

*An animal health company is helping to provide scholarships for veterans’ families.

*There has been a big jump in Texas sorghum acreage this year.  

*New technologies and seed varieties were on display at a recent field day in Southeast Texas.  

*Spring storms have caused a lot of disruption to Northeast Texas agriculture.  

*Arlington National Cemetery in Washington is suspending the use of horses in funeral processions.  

*There is good news in the fight to protect Texas lakes from invasive plants.