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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.
*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 equipm…
*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. *Highl…
*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…
*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 b…
*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 …
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 th…
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…
Texas farmers are looking forward to planting cotton, despite the awful year they had last year. Texas cattle feeders are working on a cattle traceability program. Winter wheat may influence spring planting on the Texas High Plains. Neutral weather conditions are expected to begin for our area of the country in the next couple of months. Spring is …
Next week, the House Ag Committee will hold a farm bill listening session in Waco. U.S. sheep numbers have hit a record low. Is an end to La Niña on the horizon? Congress is taking aim at a bad SEC proposal that impacts farmers and ranchers. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.…
More big winds moved through Texas last week. The Texas AgriStress Helpline is saving lives. A new organization in Amarillo is trying to elevate the city’s position as a global food leader. Seed and crop protection companies are spending billions of dollars to bring farmers the latest technology and traits. Spring is bringing a lot of activity to T…
*There will be no irrigation water available from the Colorado River for Texas rice farmers this year. *Texas High Plains farmers are rethinking their planting intentions due to the drought. *A switch from grain production to forage production is a trend that we’ve seen in the Texas High Plains recently. *Wild hogs are still running wild in Texas, …
*We continue our coverage of the big wind and sand storm that hit the Texas High Plains over the weekend. *Littlefield farmer Brad Heffington gives us an update on what the storm did to his farm, and we check in with Laramy Friemel of Hereford. *FFA members across Texas celebrated National FFA Week last week, highlighting the benefits of FFA member…
A big wind and sand storm took a toll on farmers in the Texas Panhandle and Southern Plains Sunday. With high cattle prices, many Texas ranchers will be tempted to rebuild their herds this year. March is a transition month for weather. The West Texas winds are drying out fields fast. We are in the middle of foaling season. Texas anglers continue to…
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Texas Ag Today - February 28, 2023
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The latest Cattle on Feed Report shows placements continuing to drop while marketings are increasing. Big winds took a toll on Texas Panhandle agriculture over the weekend. Fighting predators in sheep herds is a big challenge. Spring calving season is getting underway in Texas. Last year’s drought can have big effects on this year’s crop. It is tim…
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Texas Ag Today - February 27, 2023
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Brazil has temporarily suspended beef exports to China due to a case of mad cow disease. New wheat variety development continues in Vernon, despite last year’s disaster. The Texas Department of Agriculture teamed up with the US Meat Export Federation to promote Texas meat exports. Farmers in the Coastal Bend area of Texas have been busy getting cor…
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Texas farmers are bouncing back from last year's drought as the 2023 crop season gets underway. Protecting the right to farm is a top priority for agriculture in the current Texas state legislative session. The Texas A&M AgriLife facilities near Vernon were damaged last year by a tornado, and the recovery is coming along slowly. Extreme South Texas…
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Texas Ag Today - February 23, 2023
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We should see a rebound in lamb prices this year. A truth in labeling bill is being considered in the current state legislative session. Texas High Plains farmers may consider alternative crops this year. When is the best time to fertilize warm season pastures and hay meadows? Scours and respiratory disease are the top two dangers for dairy calves.…
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Texas Ag Today - February 22, 2023
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We may see the first ever trillion-dollar Farm Bill this year. Feedlot inventories in Texas are shrinking. Texas corn farmers will have two new crop protection products at their disposal. U.S. farm exports set a dollar value record last year. Insulin resistant horses must be fed low carbohydrate feeds to prevent laminitis. There are a few areas in …
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The economy is affecting the cotton market. Things are looking positive for Texas High Plains cattle feeders at the moment. Hay has become a very expensive commodity in Texas. The recent storms we’ve experienced in Texas have taken a toll on landscapes. Five people have been treated for rabies after being exposed to a cow in Cooke County. Spring t …
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Texas Ag Today - February 20, 2023
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Beef wins the fight for consumer dollars in the meat case. The horse market has been strong over the past year. Spring planting is still a couple of months away on the Texas High Plains. This year’s first case of equine herpes virus has been detected in Hood County. Equine infectious anemia is also showing up. A major event in American agriculture …
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Texas Ag Today - February 17, 2023
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The Texas wheat crop can't catch a break. Providing farm labor and stopping illegal immigration is a delicate balancing act. The Texas House of Representatives has made some changes in committees important to agriculture. One Texas producer took an unusual route to become a High Plains farmer. Texas farmers and ranchers are benefitting from a new r…
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Texas Ag Today - February 16, 2023
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A bill in the legislature will protect Texas ranchers from liability caused by illegal immigrants. Corn planters are rolling in deep South Texas. Water issues are front and center in this year’s Texas legislative session. Getting into farming is not an easy task. East Texas farmers and ranchers are waiting on Mother Nature to make her next move. We…
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We have a short time to finish the 2023 Farm Bill. Hay supplies are tight as we reach the coldest time of winter. Interest rates are causing headaches for Texas farmers as they plan for the year ahead. Texas cotton farmers will have new pest control technology available for the 2023 growing season. The Coastal Bend dodged the big ice storm that hit…
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A Texan will lead the National Cotton Council in the coming year. The NCC released its annual planted acreage survey. Texas High Plains corn farmers may have a better year in 2023. The sale of a ranch can have big effects for tenants with leases on that ranch. Farmers in deep South Texas are rolling the corn planters. It is difficult to know if a c…
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Texas Ag Today - February 13, 2023
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Texas cattle feeders hope the new Cattle Contract Library will benefit them. Cotton prices are expected to be mostly steady this year. Choosing the right cotton variety is very important. Renewing hunting and grazing leases can be a challenge. Burning pastures or hayfields is a good way to rejuvenate grasslands. A recent study looked at the effect …
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Higher cattle prices are coming sooner than expected. We could see a cut in cotton acreage in the Texas High Plains this year. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would strengthen farmers right to farm. As we get rolling in 2023, there’s some good news and some bad news for Texas farmers and ranchers. Can dogs sniff out BRD infection in cat…
Will 2023 be a rebuilding year for Texas cow herds? State legislators are working to improve rural broadband connectivity. New herbicide technologies for sorghum are making a big impact on the crop. Last week’s ice storm hit Central Texas, but the impact wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Studies are underway to develop new tools and tests for de…
The Texas wheat crop is struggling after a very slow start. The cost of production remains high for farmers all across Texas. The 2022 crop season was one that most Texas farmers want to forget. Chicken wings are expected to score big this weekend. Tendon injuries are fairly common in horses. Legislation would add funding for feral hog control effo…
The Texas Cattle Feeders Association would like to improve fed cattle pickup times. Input costs could play a significant role in the cropping decisions of Texas farmers this year. We’re getting close to kicking off the 2023 crop year in South Texas. Last week’s winter ice storm took a toll on much of the state. We'll have those stories and more on …
Texans shined at last week's Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. There are a lot of new sorghum varieties on the market. The drought causing La Nina weather pattern should go away sometime this year. What is insulin resistance in horses? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.…
This is our final show from the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Arthur Uhl recaps his work at the convention. Texas sheep and goat raisers were working overtime this past week to keep their animals safe during the winter storm. We’ll have those stories and mo…
Sustainability is a major focus for cattle producers, and it’s a big emphasis of the Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. This week’s ice storm across much of Texas was a challenge for cattle producers. This week’s ice storm across much of Texas was a challenge for cattle producers. Central Texas is still way behind on rainfall. We’ll have th…
Our coverage of the Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans continues with a discussion on the recent Lesser Prairie Chicken’s listing under the Endangered Species Act. We’ll have our monthly check-in with National Weather Service Meteorologist Tom Bradshaw. The winter wheat crop in Texas still has a long way to go. We’ll have those stories and m…
All segments of the U.S. cattle industry are in New Orleans this week for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. It may not be easy for Texas High Plains farmers to decide which crops to plant this year. There are a lot of decisions to be made before spring cotton planting begins in South Texas. Farmers and ranchers in East Texas are w…
Texas sheep producers are optimistic about the upcoming year. Farmers in the Texas High Plains have welcomed the recent snowfall. Stock show season provides millions of dollars in scholarships to Texas youth. Sandburs are one of the worst weeds to have in Texas pastures and hayfields. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag To…
Texas feedlot inventories are dropping. For Texas High Plains farmers, some good conservation practices could lead to new pest control issues. Senate committee assignments have been made in the Texas legislature. Some horses can develop a lack of pigmentation on their skin. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.…
Talks continue on the Mexican GMO corn ban. High feed costs are putting pressure on Texas High Plains dairies. It is stock show season in Texas. Water availability is a growing issue across Texas, but that’s no surprise to Texas farmers and ranchers. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.…
Next week's Cattle Inventory Report should show the nation's cow herd is still shrinking. Crossing dairy and beef cattle has created a new source of revenue for Texas High Plains dairies. The world is rediscovering U.S. sorghum. A Texas A&M research team is working on ways to boost pig birth weight. We'll have those stories and more on this episode…
Several groups are filing lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency's new Waters of the U.S. rule. Snow and rain have fallen across many areas of Texas this week, bringing much needed moisture to fields and pastures. Calving season is getting closer. The Texas legislative session is picking up speed. We'll have those stories and more on …
Texan Benny Cox wrapped up his eight year commitment of leadership in the American Sheep Industry Association last week. Tickets are on sale for the annual Hemphill County Beef Conference. The National Corn Growers Association is focused on the 2023 Farm Bill. Extreme South Texas felt the winter cold around Christmas, but it is feeling a lot like s…
USDA has increased their estimate of 2022 for the past four months, and many in the Texas cotton industry find that hard to believe. The Texas legislative session is off to its typical slow start, but Inauguration Day will help to get things rolling. East Texas farmers and ranchers have a good outlook for 2023, if Mother Nature cooperates. We’ll ha…
Texas will have a strong influence on the new Congress as the 2023 Farm Bill is written. A lot of rangelands across Texas are in very bad shape, and full recovery will take a while when the drought finally ends. Texas corn farmers will have a new corn herbicide available this year. There’s a new FDA approved product to treat arthritis in horses. We…
Two Texas Republicans will serve on the House Agriculture Committee in the new Congress. Texas High Plains feedlots are anticipating some relief on feed prices in the months ahead. The latest wheat genetics are addressing drought tolerance, yield and standability. Central Texas wheat is suffering the effects of the Christmas freeze.…
There isn't much time left to get a Farm Bill completed, but Texas A&M's Bart Fischer says it is possible to get it done. Soil testing can have big benefits. It may be winter, but the chores for Texas gardeners are not letting up. There are a lot of causes of coughing in horses. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.…
Last week's USDA Crop Production and Supply & Demand Report boosted corn prices higher. Improved soil health can be a big asset to farmers on the Texas High Plains. Veterinarians have finally diagnosed the disease that caused several horse deaths in Louisiana. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.…
High fertilizer prices are taking a toll on both farmers and fertilizer companies. The 88th session of the Texas legislature is now underway. Farmers and ranchers are dealing with tighter budgets this year, thanks to the Fed’s interest rate hikes. Junior livestock show season has begun.Af Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network
USDA increased U.S. cotton production once again. The 2022 drought may cause some Texas farmers to consider new cropping systems and management strategies. When the time comes to rebuild Texas cattle herds, getting the right animals to match your resources is something to think about. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag To…
More disaster relief is on the way for 2020 and 2021 crops. We visit with the Animal Agriculture Alliance at the American Farm Bureau convention in Puerto Rico. Hopefully Texas cattle producers will be rebuilding thinned out herds in 2023. Although parts of Texas have had some rain, hay supplies are short. We'll have those stories and more on this …
The American Farm Bureau Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with John Deere that allows farmers to repair their own equipment. A Texan has spent the last year as chair of the American Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher committee. Corn farmers on the Texas High Plains face a lot of challenges as water availability declines. We'll ha…
The American Farm Bureau Federation convention is underway in Puerto Rico. Sorghum farmers in the Texas High Plains may have some new opportunities with the ethanol business this year. Pork exports continue to gain momentum. This may be a year that Texas cattle producers need mineral supplementation. We'll have those stories and more on this episod…
