Texas Agriculture Today

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 summer so far in 2023. We'll have those stories and...

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 have those stories and more on this episode of Texas...

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’ll have those stories and more on this episode of...

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.

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 Today.

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 episode of Texas Ag Today.

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 have those stories and more on this episode of Texas...

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 episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA announced more funding to expand meat processing, including one project here in Texas. There are all kinds of producer education meetings taking place across Texas this month. The 88th session of the Texas legislature kicks off in a few days. A new year means new faces in Congress. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

U.S. cotton acreage is expected to drop this year. Great opportunities are coming for Texas cattle producers. Central Texas farmers and ranchers have a great educational opportunity coming up soon in Waco. Feeding beef cows through the winter is the most expensive cost of cow calf production. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller was sworn in Tuesday for a third term. Production costs are still rising for Texas farmers. There are several issues that Texas farmers and ranchers will be watching in 2023. Vitamin A is important in cattle diets. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Farm groups are not happy with the new Waters of the U.S. rule. This could be a challenging year for farmers on the Texas High Plains. The sorghum industry received a grant to encourage climate smart sorghum. Deep South Texas farmers received some bad news regarding the Lake Amistad Dam. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Environmental Protection Agency released a new Waters of the U.S. rule Friday. There isn’t much to be happy about when looking back at Texas agriculture in 2022. We'll look at the weather outlook for January. It's farm meeting season in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wool industry is struggling to export wool onto the world market. Growing corn is becoming more challenging on the Texas High Plains. Texas soybean growers will soon have another tool to help control weeds. 2022 will be remembered as a year of drought in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

There is a lot of uncertainty in Texas agriculture going into 2023. Spring calving season is just around the corner. With input costs soaring, there are new products on the market that may help farmers cut back on fertilizers. The Coastal Bend finally got a taste of winter conditions last week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Feedlot inventories continue to drop, but Texas feedyards will need to make some strategic moves to stay in the black in the months ahead. Funding has been approved for 2023 Beef Checkoff programs. There are several different methods to dehorn dairy calves. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas may have more members of our congressional delegation on the House Agriculture Committee next year. Chemigation can save farmers time and money. The Texas Southern Plains has dealt with some very cold temperatures last week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The nation's wheat crop was in poor shape going into last weeks arctic freeze. Passing the farm or ranch down to the next generation can be a difficult task. Texas cotton farmers play a vital role in developing the next generation of cotton varieties. Central and East Texas saw record low temperatures last week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cattle producers across Texas are dealing with the cold arctic blast. Many Texas High Plains farmers are making planting decisions for next year. The West Texas cotton harvest is just about done after a very challenging year. Fair trade with Mexico must be protected. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Disaster relief for 2022 was included in the omnibus spending packaged approved by Congress a few days ago. A lot of sorghum was planted into failed cotton fields this year. USDA is making a multi-million dollar climate investment in Texas beef production. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton marketing is very slow right now. We’re seeing a significant decline in the number of cattle in Texas feedlots. The artic cold is moving across Texas right now, and that presents a lot of challenges for livestock producers. It's been a warm fall in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Congress has a short time frame to get the 2023 Farm Bill done. Drought conditions have improved across much of Texas. A mysterious disease continues to impact horses. East Texas farmers have enjoyed warmer temperatures this fall, at least until this week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.