Texas Agriculture Today

The Texas rice crop looks good this year, despite the drought. Declining well capacity is causing many Texas High Plains farmers to look for new production alternatives. Propane prices are holding steady. East Texas farmers are enjoying some much needed rain right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas corn farmers are baling their corn stalks for cattle feed this year. A new report compares how different wheat varieties perform on the Texas High Plains. Last month brought a welcome change in the weather here in Texas. Testing your hay is always important, but it's very important this year. We'll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.

One Northeast Texas farmer had decent corn yields this year, despite the drought. Farmers and ranchers in the Texas High Plains had the opportunity to hear a top state lawmaker talk about water policy this week. Central Texas rain totals varied greatly across farms and ranches in August. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Recent rains are helping what's left of the Texas cotton crop. USDA is offering a special two-day educational course in Canyon for cattle producers. Loud noises are everywhere you turn on a farm or ranch. Cotton harvest is wrapping up in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Livestock disaster programs have improved over the past few years. Ranchers could find better opportunities when its time to market older cows. Texas cotton farmers are touring farms in North Carolina this week. It’s time to keep a close watch out for fall armyworms. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The new cotton classing office on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock is set to open in a couple of weeks. A big event for a Texas panhandle university is coming up. Hearing loss is a big hazard on a farm or ranch. Late summer is a transition time in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cotton market has made good gains recently, and there may be more to come. Virtual reality technology is training the next generation of Texas veterinarians. A group of farmers from the Mid-South and Southeast spent the past week in Texas learning more about our cotton industry. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

It’s been a tough year for Texas sorghum. The peanut industry did well during COVID-related lockdowns. Will Texas High Plains farmers plant more sorghum next year? Cotton farmers from the mid-south are in Texas this week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA has lowered its condition rating for Texas cotton. Tyson Foods is investing $200 million in the Texas Panhandle. High Plains wheat farmers are praying for pre-plant rains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The latest Cattle on Feed Report was bearish for the cattle market. Recent rains have been a blessing for those Texas High Plains crops that are still hanging on. The drought has affected potential sellers of rural Texas property. Cotton harvest is in full swing in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The rain is great, but it doesn't mean the drought is over. Texas farmers should plan for more drought when selecting wheat varieties. Having high grading cattle at the packing plant can mean more money for cattle producers. What effects has the drought had on the rural land market? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Inflation Reduction Act contains big money for agricultural conservation. Recent rains around the Texas High Plains are encouraging, but ranchers are being warned against overreacting. Extreme South Texas is facing a water shortage and the impact could be disastrous. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cotton industry was surprised by USDA's big cut in U.S. cotton production. Maintaining a cattle herd in the middle of a brutal drought is hard to do, but it will pay off. Enrollment is open now for a highly successful rural communities funding program. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas crop ratings show the devastation of the drought. The occupancy rate in Texas feedyards is running high. Farmer enrollment in the National Grow Communities program is now open. The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course brought around 2,000 people to College Station recently. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cotton market reacted strongly to USDA's latest cotton crop estimate. Texas feedlots are struggling to be profitable right now. Broadband internet access is expanding across rural Texas. There's a possible anaplasmosis vaccine on the way. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA's recent WASDE report contained a shocking cut in U.S. cotton production. Many farmers in the Texas High Plains made some critical moves this year to make the best of a bad situation. The yield potential for the West Texas cotton crop is still undetermined. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The drought is affecting silage production in Texas. The new beef plant coming to Amarillo is estimated to be worth $670 million. The Texas Natural Resources and Conservation Service is working to expand their reach. Texas cities are growing quickly, but that growth comes with a price. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The drought is affecting everyone in Texas agriculture. The new beef plant planned for Amarillo will be built by a company called Producer Owned Beef. It's important for Texas farmers and ranchers to tell their story to urban lawmakers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A new beef packing plant is coming to Texas. There are more signs of the pressure that Texas High Plains agriculture is facing due to declining water sources. The excessive drought and record temperatures are causing Central Texas ranchers to sell cattle in record numbers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas is losing agricultural land faster than any other state. There may be opportunities to market corn on the cash market. Prospects for second crop rice on the Texas Gulf Coast do not look promising. We'll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.

There is a shortage of wheat seed this year. Texas High Plains wheat farmers need more rain as we get closer to planting the new crop. Corn harvest is winding down in Central Texas. Why does a Farm Bill matter to Texans? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Farm Bill debate continues with a solid foundation to build on thanks to a former Texas congressman. Making the right decisions during what remains of this growing season is very important. Irrigation technology continues to help farmers save water. BRD is the greatest concern facing the cattle industry. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Eight percent of Texas’ corn has been harvested. Crop conditions continue to decline. A big pay day may be coming soon for ranchers able to hang on to their cattle through the drought. Hot and dry weather is changing farmers’ plans in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

We've seen big changes in energy security over the last couple of years, and we are feeling it on Texas farms and ranches. Last year’s wheat crop was awful, and that may lead to wheat seed shortages this year. There are always risks in farming and ranchers, but those risks are even higher here in 2022. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The high heat is affecting corn yields in the Texas Panhandle. Recent rains around the Texas High Plains were nice to have, but that doesn't mean that crops there are on the rebound. West Texas cotton is suffering from high temperatures and drought. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.