Texas Agriculture Today

Can some good come out of this year’s drought? It looks like 2022 is going to come out worse than 2011 when it comes to the Texas cotton crop. This has been a tough year for wildfires in Texas. The seasons are changing as fall has arrived in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

How much cotton has been abandoned in the Texas Southern Plains this year? The pork industry is very important to the Texas High Plains economy. Central Texas is very dry as wheat planting moves forward at a slow pace. The time to work spring calving cows is coming up soon. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton harvest is progressing across Texas. Pork production is a big part of agriculture in the Texas High Plains. There is wildfire potential across Texas this month. Texas Parks and Wildlife has named a new executive director. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The majority of Texas’ rice fields have been harvested. Corn harvest continues. Fall turkey hunting is expected to be average this year. Fall is the perfect time to plant trees in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A group of Texas farmers and ranchers toured Wisconsin and Minnesota last week. Texas cattle raisers are being told that some strong marketing opportunities are coming soon. Harvest season is underway across Texas and with the drought, it’s a very dusty harvest. Texas farmers and ranchers need strong reliable trade agreements. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

It's time for the fall calf runs to start at Texas livestock auctions. The wheat crop in the Texas High Plains is having a challenging start. Warmer and dryer conditions are expected to continue into October. It’s still hot and dry on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Southeast cotton crop is susceptible to damage from Hurricane Ian's wind and rain. When it comes to vaccinating calves, timing is everything. A group of Texas farmers and ranchers toured agricultural operations in the upper Midwest last week. The fall is a great time for families to get out and enjoy a Texas agritourism farm. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Harvest progress is moving across Texas. The State Fair of Texas is getting underway, and the Texas Beef Council is there highlighting the state’s number one agricultural industry. Harvest is going strong for one Texas High Plains crop that has a special meaning during the fall. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton condition ratings drop again. Crops are in their final weeks of development on the Texas High Plains. There is big potential for U.S. meat exports to Africa. Cotton harvest is winding down in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Large numbers of cattle were placed into feedlots last month. This crop year was plagued with drought, and the rain we did get was mostly too little too late. The Texas winter wheat crop is now going in the ground. Last month’s rain was a big shot in the arm for farmers and ranchers in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Big federal funding is coming to expand broadband in rural Texas. Hemp was thought to be the next big crop for Texas farmers, but it hasn’t quite worked out that way. Recent rains have been a blessing for many Texas livestock producers. Cotton gins in the Coastal Bend of Texas are wrapping up the season much earlier than usual. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Renewable energy is taking on Texas agriculture. Hunting leases can be a great source of income for Texas landowners. Cool season forages are going in the ground in Central and East Texas. Cotton ginning is wrapping up in deep South Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas is drying out again, and that may mean more cow herd liquidation as we move into fall. If you’re a Texas High Plains farmer or rancher, a carbon contract may be in your future. About a third of the Texas winter wheat crop is now in the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The nation's cow herd continues to shrink thanks to drought and other factors. There are still a lot of cattle moving into Texas feedlots. Winter wheat is going in the ground, silage is being chopped and cotton bolls are opening on the Texas Southern Plains. September is a busy month for landscaping in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has increased its estimate of this year’s cotton crop. Wheat seed is in short supply. Corn prices are expected to stay strong amid tight supplies. Texas feedyards have ways to find profitability amid challenging market conditions. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The new USDA cotton classing office on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock is officially open. Better management of BRD and other cattle illnesses is now possible through new technology. Last month’s rainfall went a long way in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Agritourism farms are ready for fall tours all over Texas, but they are dealing with the effects of the drought. New technology is helping to improve animal care in feedlots. The cotton industry is constantly innovating to help growers improve yields and deal with challenges. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The House Ways and Means Committee heard from a Texas farmer and rancher on trade with Taiwan this week. Ranchers should be prepared to care for livestock following a wildfire. What to do when you’re approached by a renewable energy companies. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton harvest is picking up speed here in Texas and across the cotton belt. We haven’t had an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the US in a very long time. The recent rains on the Texas southern plains came too late to help the cotton crop, while cotton harvest continues in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Getting your cow herd through the Texas winter is going to be a challenge this year. If you’re in the cattle business, it’s good to have an emergency management plan to protect your herd in a time of crisis. With the shortage of hay this year, planting winter pastures may be the key to feeding your herd this winter. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas drought isn't gone but it is improving thanks to recent rains. Higher cattle prices are on the way, but it may be prudent to protect yourself with a livestock insurance policy. There are some decisions to be made before the Texas Southern Plains cotton harvest gets underway. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Input costs are high for the new wheat crop going into the ground. To harvest or not to harvest. That's the question for many Texas High Plains cotton growers. BVD PI calves are a constant threat to cattle herds in Texas. Rain has eased the drought a bit on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cotton condition ratings improved again this week, but we still have a disastrous crop. Texas High Plains farmers have some economic issues to watch for this fall. The Inflation Reduction Act is now law, so what's in it for agriculture? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A group of Texas farmers and ranchers toured Colorado and Nebraska agricultural operations last week. Helping livestock producers deal with drought conditions is the focus of an AgriLife event coming up next week. Beef checkoff dollars are helping to showcase Texas BBQ. Deep south Texas is enjoying the recent rain as cotton harvest winds down. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of T...

There's a shortage of silage in Texas. Cattle producers should take advantage of the recent strength in the cattle market. The Texas Beef Council has released a new season of the popular TV series "BBQuest." Agriculture and baseball make a good fit in Cleburne, Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.