Texas Agriculture Today

*The Texas wheat harvest is winding down.    *Officials from the United States and Chile have signed letters of agreement to protect market access for U.S. meat and cheese products.   *The condition of the Texas corn crop remains the same as last week. *Grazing conditions have improved in the Texas High Plains.   *The Texas congressional delegation continues working to get Mexico to deliver vital...

*The northern Texas Panhandle is having a great wheat harvest.   *There are fewer hogs and pigs in Texas.   *Friday’s USDA acreage report was negative for the corn market.  *Texas High Plains farmers are having a good year with row crops.   *The United States Supreme Court has good news for Texas farmers & ranchers.    *Cattle producers are very optimistic in the geographical center of Texas....

*USDA’s acreage report released Friday shocked the cotton market by increasing U.S. cotton acreage by nearly one million acres.  *Milk production fell in Texas last month.   *Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz took to the House floor last week to shine the spotlight on the Rio Grande Valley water crisis. *It’s hot in Texas, and that’s tough on cattle.   *Is the Farm Bill at a stalemate?  *The July fo...

*The condition of the Central Texas corn crop depends on the planting date.   *The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is just over a month away.   *USDA is providing disaster aid to Texas dairies with lost milk production due to the H5N1 virus.   *Corn farmers in the Texas High Plains should be thinking about some pest control issues right now.  *The U.S. House of Representatives will soon vot...

*Central Texas farmers continue to bring in the wheat crop following a lot of rain and storms this spring.   *Nearly one-third of Texas is still dealing with drought conditions.   *Texas has signed onto USDA’s voluntary dairy herd testing program.   *Demand for corn silage in the Texas High Plains has been going up for years.   *Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has released a fourth proposed rule under th...

*Wheat producers in Central Texas are struggling to get this year’s crop out of the field.   *A new smart phone app designed by Texas A&M AgriLife can help farmers optimize their water use.   *The condition of the Texas corn crop is declining slightly.  *The weather is always going to be a challenge for cotton growers in the Texas High Plains.   *Several lawmakers from Texas are asking USDA to...

*Central Texas corn is getting too much of a good thing.   *A water agreement between Texas and New Mexico has been rejected by the United States Supreme Court.  *There is optimism about the new start of the cotton season on the Texas High Plains.   *American farmers and ranchers will be affected by a proposed national heat standard.   *El Nino is moving out while La Nina is moving in.   *Farming...

*Texas corn and sorghum growers have new weed control tools available.   *The Farm Bill debate is moving very slowly through the Senate. *Things are looking good for winter wheat in the Texas High Plains. *OSHA is moving forward with its proposed national heat standard.   *The Ultimate Beef Trail digital pass is now available for consumers to experience Texas’ wide array of beef restaurants.   *Tr...

*A Texas congressman is asking USDA to allow the use of M-44 predator control devices.   *The chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee says the House version of the Farm Bill uses “magic math.”   *Tio Kleberg of the King Ranch will receive the National Golden Spur award.  *There have been some big rains around the Texas High Plains recently.   *The agricultural trade deficit continues to grow.  ...

*Texas wheat producers are happy to see the recent action on the Farm Bill.    *USDA is looking for farmers and ranchers to serve on local FSA committees.   *Fed cattle prices are expected to continue rising into 2025. *Cattle feeders in the Texas High Plains are making money.   *The pecan industry is looking for a bit more fairness when it comes to trade promotion funding. *At a recent field day...

*Overregulation is hurting Texas farmers and ranchers.   *Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers are still waiting for Mexico to deliver the water they owe the U.S. *Texas spring crops are looking very good compared to a year ago. *High interest rates are a challenge for Texas cattle feeders. *Results are in from the Central Texas wheat trials.   *Both Senators from Texas are expressing concerns o...

*The northern Texas Panhandle cotton crop is off to a good start.   *The cotton market is struggling with futures at the lowest levels of 2024. *Texas High Plains sorghum farmers are having a better time getting the supplies they need.   *A year-end Farm Bill may be in the works.   *The weather is still the hot topic in East Texas agriculture.   *Overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency re...

*Wheat harvest continues to roll across Texas with variable harvest conditions.   *The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded more than $700,000 to Texas A&M to combat animal disease outbreaks.   *The Texas High Plains sorghum crop is off to a good start. *The U.S. Trade Representatives office is working to promote our agricultural goods abroad. *Farming practices vary from one...

*The Senate is now the key to getting a new Farm Bill.   *Texas deer hunters are now required to dispose of unwanted carcasses in one of three ways.   *We may have the best U.S. wheat harvest in five years.   *What’s ahead for Texas High Plains cattle producers?   *A bill that will put pressure on Mexico to deliver the water it owes South Texas is moving forward.   *A Southeast Texas field day pro...

*It will be difficult to get a Farm Bill passed before the November election.   *USDA is urging farmers to report their planted acreage.   *Texas Farm Bureau distributed more than 1.8 million to ranchers impacted by the spring wildfires. *Some Texas Panhandle farmers and ranchers are enjoying spring rains.   *Concerns with the agricultural trade deficit and trade agreements will likely continue in...

*A Texas judge has put a temporary stop to a USDA disaster aid program.   *Texas farmers and ranchers continue to wait for a new Farm Bill.   *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining.   *Animal rights activists are continuing their efforts to undermine the livestock industry.   *The Senate Ag Committee’s ranking member released his Farm Bill priorities.   *Crop conditions vary across T...

*Last year’s drought is still affecting Texas cow herds.   *Crawfish producers in 14 Texas counties are eligible for USDA aid.   *Panda Biotech is holding a grand opening of the new hemp gin this week in Wichita Falls. *Livestock producers can make a very important contribution when it comes to advocating for animal agriculture.   *U.S. lawmakers from Texas continue their work to get Mexico to com...

*The national debt is affecting farmers and ranchers.   *Wheat harvest is starting early in the Texas Panhandle.   *The agenda of animal rights activists is a concern in the Texas High Plains. *American farmers, ranchers and business owners could pay more in death taxes.   *Far West Texas leads the state in pecan production.   *Wheat harvest is underway in North Central Texas. *New research was di...

*The House version of the Farm Bill contains measures that will add money to the farm safety net.   *Drought conditions continue to improve across much of Texas.   *Wheat harvest is running early this year. *Limited irrigation capacity is a major issue for all Texas High Plains farmers.   *New and young farmers told the Senate Ag Committee they need a new Farm Bill.   *Heavy spring rains in Centra...

The Ogallala aquifer continues to decline in the Texas Panhandle.   An increasing number of U.S. farmers say they expect farmland values to continue to rise.   Corn planting is almost done in Texas.  The winter wheat season is coming to an end in the Texas High Plains.   The Senate Ag Committee is sharing details on how to help new farmers in the Farm Bill.   Another hot Texas summer is ahead, and...

Is the July Cattle Inventory report gone for good?   Technical and financial assistance is available for Texas farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by recent flooding.   Registration is now open for the 2024 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course.   Cattle prices have taken some wild swings in recent months.   OSHA is looking at a possible heat standard for workers.   A very active tropical...

*Areas of South Texas are dry, but conditions are improving.   *Texas A&M AgriLife is hosting a vulture management webinar.   *The World Livestock Auctioneer Contest is coming up in a couple of weeks with three Texans competing.   *The Texas Beef Council is working to expand demand for beef products that aren’t very popular in our country.  *USDA has released another proposed rule under the Pa...

*Spring planting is on schedule for most crops in Texas.   *The Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission has approved a trap check standard on mountain lions.   *USDA has proposed allowing dairy farmers to bulk test milk for H5N1 before they can ship cattle across state lines.   *The Texas A&M Forest Service is encouraging Texans to prepare for summer wildfires. *Another La Nina is headed our way...

*Crop conditions vary across Texas, depending on the weather conditions.   *Farmers and ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma hired fewer workers last month.   *Texas feedlots inventories are down slightly compared to a year ago, with placements taking a big drop. *Spring planted crops are in the early growing stages in the Texas High Plains.   *USDA is allocating millions of dollars to promote ag trade....

*The number of cattle in feedlots is finally dropping.   *Egg production in Texas fell last month.   *Wheat harvest continues across the state.   *A partnership between the Texas Tech Vet School and the Hereford Veterinary clinic will provide a lot of opportunities for both students and researchers.   *The Farm Bill continues to move forward, so what’s next?  *Texas is one of the only states to ha...