Texas Agriculture Today

Cotton harvest is wrapping up in the northern Texas Panhandle. Life would be a lot better for Texas farmers and ranchers if La Nina just went away. Unusual weather conditions in the Texas Coastal Bend have been a blessing for farmers and ranchers there. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas Congressman Mike Cloud looks back on the past two years on the House Agriculture Committee.  This could be a good season for growing winter wheat in Texas.  USDA is investing big bucks for climate smart agriculture here in Texas.  Probiotics are commonly used in veterinary medicine, but some probiotics for horses are questionable.  We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas A...

Some Texas rice farmers will have no irrigation water to plant a crop next spring. The new director of the Texas Farm Service agency has deep roots in Texas Panhandle agriculture. Texas cotton growers play a vital role in developing new cotton varieties. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Sheep producers from all over the nation will be in Ft. Worth next month for the American Sheep Industry Convention. The downturn in cotton prices has some farmers wondering how much cotton to plant next year. There may be a new horse disease rearing its head in Louisiana. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA increased U.S. cotton acreage again in Friday's Supply and Demand report. The Texas Department of Agriculture is working to increase Texas agricultural exports. New cotton varieties are rolling out in Texas. The renewable energy industry is growing fast in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The USA Rice Outlook Conference was held in Austin last week. Managing water resources is vital to surviving in agriculture on the Texas High Plains. The Texas Beef Council is working to improve beef exports. This was a tough year for farmers on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Reducing property taxes will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. There are lots of producer education meetings held at this time of year all over the state. The Lesser Prairie Chicken could soon cause more headaches for Texas Panhandle cattle producers. Diesel supplies are expected to remain tight heading into 2023. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag T...

Solar farms were a hot topic at the recent Texas Farm Bureau convention. What’s the outlook for completing a new farm bill next year? COVID lockdowns created a new group of customers for a South Texas transplant grower. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Some Texas wheat fields may not get planted due to wet conditions. The big rise in input costs has robbed farmers of a lot of profit this year. Onion transplant harvest is underway in the South Texas Winter Garden area. Central Texas is experiencing both hot and cold weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas largest farm and ranch organization sets policy direction. Congress has a big task ahead in writing the next Farm Bill. Properly managing forages is one key to helping pastures recover from the Texas drought. The beauty and fun of fall is on full display right now in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The livestock industry is moving to more electronic payments. There is a reason to be optimistic about next year's growing season. Drought damaged pastures may take a while to recover. Recent rains have been a big blessing for farmers in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas agriculture is in good shape heading into the next legislative session. It's important to keep a level head when making grain marketing decisions. Seed companies continue to innovate with new products to help farmers fight pests and diseases. The weather can be quite unpredictable this time of year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cotton harvest is winding down, while wheat condition ratings are improving. Thousands of visitors were in Amarillo this week for the annual Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. The drought is finally easing up in some parts of the state. Now is the time to pick up a live Texas Christmas tree. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Lesser Prairie Chicken listing could cause some headaches for Texas panhandle livestock producers. It’s important to know your ABCs, but in the cattle business, its even more important to know your EPDs. Japan has been buying U.S. beef for 45 years. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas sheep and goat producers should get a strong market for Christmas. The cattle market outlook is very good for cow calf producers, but what about those in the seedstock business? Technology is improving Texas greenhouse production. Wheat planting is nearly complete in the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas sheep and goat herds were thinned out by drought. The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show kicks off this week. A Texas vegetable producer was named to a USDA advisory committee. Central Texas is enjoying some cold and wet weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas feedlot placements took a big drop. Texas High Plains farmers are getting ready for the next season. The largest farm organization in Texas has its annual convention coming up next week. Cold weather has made its way to the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The nation’s largest farm organization is looking forward to the new year and a new Farm Bill. With a recent rebound in Texas High Plains wheat, farmers need to be thinking about fertilizer strategies for later in the season. A recent report shows a slowdown in rural land sales here in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA has updated the Texas wheat crop rating. The Texas Legislature will begin a new session in just a few weeks. What are some of the state legislative issues that are important to farmers and ranchers? Recent cooler temperatures may be beneficial for some Texas farmers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Livestock auctions are not allowed to participate in the expansion of meatpacking capacity in the United States. Texas dairies continue to produce more milk. FSA County Committee elections are underway. Parts of East Texas are recovering from recent storms. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Crop insurance adjusters have been busy with crop losses due to drought. Moisture is helping winter wheat on the Texas High Plains. Farm tillage machinery without an operator in the cab. Cooler temperatures have slowed pasture grass growth in South Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Early cold temperatures across Texas could slow the development of our wheat crop. The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show is coming soon. The cattle market outlook for 2023 looks very good. Annual ryegrass is good forage for cattle, but it can be a pain for hay producers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Inflation is taking a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner. When making decisions on what to plant in the spring, it can help to think about how well your crops work with one another. Germany is the top European destination for U.S. red meat exports. November is a transition month for Texas gardeners. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cotton harvest is ahead of schedule. Tighter cattle supplies should make for higher cattle prices next year. U.S. beef exports have looked great this year, but pork exports have dropped. Welcome rain has fallen across the Texas Rolling Plains, but it hasn’t made wheat planting decisions any easier. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas legislature is solidly red heading into the new session. Supplies of feeder cattle are getting tighter, and that’s cutting into feedlot profits. Texas culinary chefs are learning more about the beef industry. Extreme South Texas continues to cool down, while water districts are cutting back on irrigation water. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.