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Texas Ag Today is a daily look at the latest news in Texas agriculture, hosted by veteran farm broadcaster Carey Martin along with the largest and most experienced farm news team in the Lone Star State. We cover agriculture in every corner of Texas, from the piney woods of East Texas to the rocky ranges of the Trans-Pecos and from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.
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*Feeder cattle prices are at record highs. *The trade war with China is affecting U.S. pork sales. *Five wheat farmers were reelected to the Texas Wheat Producers Board. *Texas Panhandle wheat farmers have been getting some rain to finish off the crop. *The Trump Administration will attempt to address unfairness affecting U.S. rice exports. *Recent…
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*Texas has some good wheat and some bad wheat. *Texas milk production topped 1.5 billion pounds last month. *Cow herd rebuilding will be a very slow process. *One half of the Texas legislature has passed a financial assistance bill for farmers and ranchers. *Artificial intelligence may have something to offer the beef industry. *Cuts to food stamps…
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*Cotton planting is underway across the cotton belt. *The latest seasonal drought outlook has both good and bad news for Texas. *Mexico has committed to deliver water to the Rio Grande Valley. *Southwest Texas got some well needed rainfall. *The cattle markets could be in for a rocky ride in the months ahead. *Work is underway to once again to rewr…
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*A Texas Panhandle farmer is focusing less on cotton and more on cattle. *Drought continues to worsen across parts of Texas. *Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller hopes trade negotiations will get resolved quickly. *Texas High Plains ranchers are dealing with volatile markets. *The U.S. Trade Representatives office has released changes to its …
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*The farm labor crisis is on President Trump’s radar. *Avian influenza is being detected in the Texas Panhandle. *Texas corn producers are preparing to deal with the corn leafhopper again this year. *Texas High Plains ranches are having a pretty good year so far. *OSHA will hold a virtual public hearing on its proposed heat injury rule. *The water …
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*The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture was in Texas twice last week. *Texas citrus production is expected to go down this year. *The latest Cattle on Feed report was released Friday. *Feedlot inventories are dropping in the Texas High Plains. *The Trump Administration is reportedly willing to work with farm workers who are in the country illegally. *Ex…
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*Texas animal health officials are working to keep the New World screw worm out of the state. *U.S. Agriculture Secretary was back in Texas for the second time in a week. *USDA is raising its fed steer price forecast. *State legislators are concerned about the high speed rail project. *The expected drop in cotton acreage this year could create oppo…
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*The cattle markets are nervous about the Trump tariff wars. *USDA is allocating money for animal health research in Texas. *Corn and sorghum planting is ahead of schedule, but cotton planting is lagging behind. *The winter wheat crop in Moore County is the best it has been in years. *President Trump is calling on Congress to stop the annual time c…
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*The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association met last weekend in Fort Worth. *Mexico is delivering some of the water it owes to the Rio Grande Valley. *Texas cattle feeders are seeing good times right now, but there could be troubles ahead. *The U.S. is preparing to levy new duties on tomatoes from Mexico, while China has raised it tariff…
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*The American Lamb Board’s “Lamb Jam” is coming to Texas. *Strawberry harvest is underway in Texas. *Spring planting is moving forward across the state. *The fight over the right to farm continues in the Texas legislature. *A pest concern is altering the planting timeline for some Texas High Plains farmers. *The tariff situation seems to change eve…
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*New World screw worms are a real threat to Texas livestock producers. *U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration will protect U.S. farmers and ranchers when negotiating tariffs. *The economic situation for Texas High Plains feedlots is pretty good right now. *Mexico is sending water to South Texas. *The Houston Liv…
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*Fed cattle weights are bigger than ever. *A Texas farm and a cattle company are both being recognized for their efforts to preserve and protect the environment. *The American Farm Bureau Federation weighs in on the tariff situation. *President Trump is taking on the issue of Mexico not delivering water to the Rio Grande Valley. *This was a record …
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*The agricultural markets are reacting to the tariff situation. *Cattle herd rebuilding will happen slower than expected. *Texas legislators are considering changes in agricultural economic assistance programs. *One Texas High Plains farmer is growing a crop with two purposes in mind. *U.S. lawmakers are expressing both support and concerns over ta…
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*The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supports the Trump tariffs. *There are fewer hogs and pigs in the U.S. right now, but the numbers continue to grow in Texas. *A federal judge has struck down a rule that would have listed the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. *The Texas High Plains has received some very beneficial m…
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*The Secretary of Agriculture says farmers will not be forgotten. *There is good news and bad news for Texas crawfish lovers. *Bayer is taking the fight over Roundup to the Supreme Court. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is urging ranchers to be vigilant when watching their herds. *April has been good to the Texas High Plains. *Lawmakers are wor…
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*Consumer demand for beef is at an all time high. *The condition of the Texas wheat crop continues to drop. *Plains Cotton Growers held their annual meeting last week in Lubbock. *The state’s largest farm organization is weighing in on trade and the new tariffs. *Working as a summer field scout can be helpful for those seeking a career in agricultu…
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*President Trump's tariffs are going into effect. *Tariffs hit the ag markets hard last week. *The Texas Senate passed a long-term water security bill. *Texas High Plains corn has always been in demand from Texas feedlots. *Farmers and ranchers in East Texas are enjoying ideal weather. *Pergolide is the treatment of choice for Cushing’s Disease in …
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*The Texas legislature is considering financial assistance for farmers and ranchers. *The Cotton Board is investing in cotton research projects in Texas. *The Plains Cotton Growers annual meeting was held in Lubbock. *Texas High Plains farmers are hoping one pest won’t make it back to their area this year. *A U.S. Senator from Texas has introduced …
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*Corn acres expected to increase while cotton acres are expected to drop. *This could be a big year for corn in the Texas High Plains. *The public has more time to comment on a proposal to list the Monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. *Texas corn planting has now reached the half-way mark. *The U.S. Secretary of Agricul…
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*Sheep producers are asking for tariffs on imported lamb. *The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Family Land Heritage program. *The deadline to sign up for Farm Bill safety net programs is April 15th. *Ultrasound technology has helped make a lot more prime grade beef available to consumers. *Some U.S. beef exports to…
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*Texas leads the nation in agricultural weather losses. *Texas Panhandle topsoils are getting dry. *The American Sheep Industry Association is asking the White House to include lamb imports in the food and agriculture tariff plans. *Extremely heavy rain caused catastrophic flooding in the Rio Grande Valley last week. *The quality of U.S. beef is th…
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*South Texas is getting some badly needed rainfall. *Texas livestock producers should continue to watch out for screwworms. *Corn planting is moving quickly across Texas. *Right to Farm legislation cleared another hurdle in the Texas House. *The 2025 Hemphill County Beef Conference is coming up soon. *The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is as…
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*Some Texas cities are ignoring the new Right to Farm laws. *The United States denied a water request from Mexico for the first time ever. *The troubles for Bayer’s Roundup herbicide continue. *Texas Panhandle farmers’ planting decisions are influenced by the needs of the Panhandle livestock industry. *A Texas cattle feeder testified before Congres…
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*Higher fertilizer prices will cut into margins again this year. *Texas drought conditions are getting worse. *Dairy farmers have a few days left to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. *The wheat crop in the Texas High Plains has faced nearly every kind of weather imaginable this winter. *Texas lawmakers say they will continue to push Me…
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*The fed cattle market is back in record territory. *Plains Cotton Growers is holding its annual meeting next week in Lubbock. *The latest Texas wheat crop ratings show a slight improvement. *Spring planting will begin soon in the Texas High Plains. *USDA has an update on a potential vaccine for avian influenza. *A Southeast Texas farmer testified …
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*Feedlot inventories are dropping. *The number of farms in Texas is holding steady. *Cattle prices are back into record territory. *Soil moisture levels are pretty good for spring planting in the Texas Panhandle. *USDA is providing an update on its plan to combat avian influenza. *The second largest continent on Earth hold a lot of potential for U.…
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*Rio Grande Valley farmers are getting financial relief. *The row crop economy is not looking very good right now. *Future water availability is a top priority for the Texas legislature. *The July cattle inventory report is back. *Texas corn planting is one-third complete, with sorghum planting is 26% done. *Farmers markets are open in East Texas. …
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*West Texas is suffering from extreme drought. *More wildfires are burning in the state. *The condition of the Texas wheat crop is declining. *There are some empty pens in Texas High Plains feedlots. *The EPA regional administrator dropped by a North Texas farm. *Grazing conditions are good in East Texas but continue to be tough in the west. *Farme…
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*Plains Cotton Growers is welcoming economic aid. *Agricultural engineering is getting a boost at Stephen F. Austin University. *Tuesday was National Agriculture Day. *Cheaper corn continues to help Texas High Plains cattle feeders. *A South Texas congressman is asking USDA to let eggs come in from Mexico. *Now is the time to start your summer fly …
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*Cattle futures have rallied over the last 10 days. *The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine is launching a new study. *Signup starts this week for the $10 billion aid package approved by Congress. *Fed cattle prices have been on a roller coaster ride. *The American Farm Bureau is commending the Environmental Protection Agency for redefining t…
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*The National Cotton Council is pushing for a new Farm Bill. *The Drought Monitor map is getting worse across much of Texas. *USDA continues its work to distribute 10 billion dollars in economic assistance. *It’s a seller’s market for rural Texas land. *One of the keys to America’s energy independence can be found in America’s farmland. *Giving bab…
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Legislation has been filed to address foreign ownership of ag land in Texas. The House Ag Committee has hit the ground running. Bee declines can have a significant impact on agriculture. The EU and Canada threaten new retaliatory tariffs. Equine Herpes Virus is a serious cause of disease in horses. Early gardeners are getting things done in East Te…
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EPA to revise the definition of a Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). High winds leads to an increased wildfire risk in parts of Texas. Something is happening to the bees. Texas cotton farmers have new varieties to consider this year. There’s plenty to do and see at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. What is the most important factor that impacts the su…
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The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association’s first stockman’s sale is coming up. The bird flu can impact flocks unaffected by the virus. A new report reveals disadvantages U.S. rice faces globally due to unfair trade practices. Spring is not waiting on the calendar. Navicular disease is one of the most common cause of lameness in performance hors…
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*Cattle futures may have hit a bottom. *Eggs are getting a lot of attention right now. A Texas High Plains egg and chicken producer discusses how they are responding to the dilemma. *TFB board member and Valley farmer Brian Jones testifies on Mexico’s water debt and its impact on Texas farmers. *Study examines livestock-related injuries on farm and…
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*There are several animal health challenges at the world’s largest livestock show. *It’s time for Texas farmers to make some important program decisions. *President Trump has pushed the pause button on some tariffs. *Brush control is a never-ending task. *Tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been an on-again, off-again situation. *You should be on the…
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*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo attracts visitors from 80 different countries. *This is a very stressful time for Texas farmers. *Thousands of USDA employees have their jobs back. *The livestock brand registry system in Texas may be getting a lot simpler. *The nation’s largest farm organization is concerned about the Trump administration’s ta…
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*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is underway. *The state legislature is making efforts to protect natural resources. *It has been a dry winter for the Texas High Plains. *Economic assistance payments will soon be making their way to farmers. *The very high winds across Texas this week created a challenge for farmers and ranchers. *Cushing’s di…
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*President Trump told farmers to prepare for tariffs. *Texas farmers may wait until the last minute to make planting decisions. *There are indications that cattle herd rebuilding is beginning in the Southern Plains. *The U.S. levied new tariffs on Mexico and China this week. *The deadline is coming up to apply for an agricultural water grant. *The …
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*The upcoming economic and disaster aid package for farmers should be an improvement over the last one. *A pair of lawmakers from Texas have introduced a bill to help Texas wildfire victims. *Winter is just about over. *A lot of Texas High Plains farmers have been adding sorghum silage to their crop mix. *U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollin…
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*Economic relief for farmers is on the way soon. *We are right in the middle of peak wildfire season. *South Texas cabbage producers planted less last year, but production was up. *USDA is taking the fight against screwworms to Mexico. *The Hemphill County Beef Conference has reached a big milestone. *A representative of the fresh produce industry …
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Texas Ag Today - February 28, 2025
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*The cattle industry needs Congress to reduce burdensome regulations. *Tarleton State University is establishing a new center to focus on enhancing well being in rural and agricultural communities. *A South Texas rancher was killed by an improvised explosive device near Brownsville. *Texas farmers and ranchers met with state lawmakers at the State …
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Texas Ag Today - February 27, 2025
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*Texas wheat crop conditions improved last week. *The new chairman of the Texas House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock outlined his priorities for the committee in the current legislative session. *Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is fully behind the Trump Administration’s effort to downsize the federal government. *Secretary Rollins is a…
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Texas Ag Today - February 26, 2025
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*The Trump Administration is addressing the avian influenza outbreak. *The National Cotton Council is pleased with the current direction of agricultural issues in Washington. *Texas wheat grower Koby Dickerson is a National Wheat Yield Contest state winner. *The Texas legislature is addressing water issues for Texas farmers and ranchers. *There’s a…
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Texas Ag Today - February 25, 2025
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*The new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture was back in Texas this week to address the avian influenza outbreak. *A Texan will testify before the Senate Ag Committee in Washington this week. *Texas farmers produced more than $19 million worth of cucumbers last year. *Cotton production is falling in Texas because it isn’t a profitable crop to grow. *Plan…
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Texas Ag Today - February 24, 2025
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*We’re not expecting any freeze damage to the Texas winter wheat crop. *Onions are a big crop in South Texas. *Beef production is expected to go up this year. *Cattle feeders continue to produce heavier cattle. *USDA is unfreezing some conservation funding. *Fly season will be here before you know it. *Coastal Bend farmers and ranchers are dealing …
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Texas Ag Today - February 21, 2025
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*Cotton production is growing in Brazil. *Prairieview A&M is conducting research on organic sorghum. *Another case of New World screwworms has been found in southern Mexico. *Committees have been named by the House in the Texas Legislature. *A new bill could make it easier for students from family farms to get financial aid for college. *Silage pro…
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Texas Ag Today - February 19, 2025
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*The cold weather is shutting down cattle marketing. *USDA has given preliminary approval to a vaccine to prevent avian influenza in chickens. *This is National FFA Week. *There are some indications that cow herd rebuilding may be getting underway. *A bill designed to expand school milk options has been reintroduced in Congress. *Thousands of volun…
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Texas Ag Today - February 20, 2025
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*The House Budget Committee is calling for a $230 billion cut in ag spending. *A Texas native received a posthumous award at the National Cotton Council’s annual meeting in Dallas last weekend. *Texas farmers planted more watermelons last year. *Texas wheat crop conditions continue to decline. *A Texas federal court has allowed enforcement of the C…
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Texas Ag Today - February 18, 2025
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*The National Cotton Council held its annual meeting in Dallas. *Cotton growers are expected to plant nearly 15% less cotton acreage this year. *Cattle feeders are getting historically high prices for cattle, but that doesn’t always translate to profits. *Lawmakers in Washington are making another attempt to eliminate the death tax. *Several factor…
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