Texas Agriculture Today

The Drought Monitor looks ugly for Texas. The recovery effort continues at the Texas A&M AgriLife facilities near Vernon, following the recent devastating tornado. Cotton conditions vary across the state depending on where you’re at. Texas farmers and ranchers will be watching the US Supreme Court closely this fall. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Senate Ag Committee passed two bills addressing packer concentration. Texas cotton, corn and sorghum conditions are suffering. Giving customers something special is a good way to succeed in the direct beef sales business. Texas A&M has a new Vice Chancellor and Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Planting is winding down across Texas. A jump in temperature and humidity led to Kansas cattle deaths. There’s growing interest in selling beef directly to consumers. Drought is impacting pasture and crop conditions across the state. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

TSCRA has formed a border security task force. The occupancy rate remains high in Texas feed yards. The importance of the four pillars of grain sorghum in trials of the crop. Sorghum is near harvest in the valley. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Livestock producers are culling herds due to the drought. It’s still not easy for cattle feeders to make a profit on cash sales. Coastal Bend farmers are gearing up for grain sorghum harvest. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cash fed cattle hit a new high for the year last week. What does the new long range outlook from the National Weather Service tell us about the Texas High Plains drought? The valuation of minerals and tax planning are two key things to be aware of when preparing to sell farm or ranch property. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The condition of the Texas corn crop can best be described as middle-of-the-road. The weather is making it rough for Texas High Plains cotton. Triple digit temperatures and drought are combining to challenge Central Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton planting is wrapping up in Texas, and the condition of the crop depends on where you look. Dry soil conditions remain an issue for Texas High Plains farmers. US beef exports have been on fire recently. Producing high quality hay is now more expensive than ever. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas wheat harvest is now half done, with some good harvest results coming out of Northeast Texas. If you want good outcomes during calving season, nutrition for cows during gestation is vital. Educating legislators and their staff was the goal of a recent Legislative Ag Day held in Luling. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Dryland cotton in the Texas Panhandle may have a chance now, but recent storms brought more than rain. Choosing the right heifers for your herd can pay off during calving season. Avoid heat stress this summer. Cotton planters are running across the Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas A&M's Dr. Joe Outlaw testified before the House Agriculture Committee last week to give suggestions on improving the Farm Bill. The new Texas Tech Vet School is holding an educational event to help teach ranchers how to deal with dystocia. Staff members of state representatives and senators got some hands on agriculture education last week at a legislative ag day. We'll have those storie...

Texas sorghum condition ratings aren't all that good, but in Central Texas the milo crop is looking great. More consumers are buying beef direct from Texas ranchers. Texas corn producers held a Field-to-Fork event near Houston to help educate consumers about the corn industry. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A Texas sheep grower is sharing the health benefits of lamb. A growing number of Texas High Plains ranchers are getting into the business of selling their own beef. West Texas cotton farmers are planting their crop. Studies at top universities report federal mandates hurt the cattle industry. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat harvest has passed the one-third mark. A crop insurance agent gives her perspective on a dismal wheat harvest. Extreme South Texas finally receives rain, but it comes at a cost. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Rain doesn’t always make grain. In fact, it’s destroyed grain in a few spots in Texas. More rain is needed on the Texas High Plains. A field-to-fork event reaches out to urban food bloggers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Another farm bill field hearing is coming up. Recent rains in the High Plains have been beneficial, but they also put pressure on farmers. Texas Hill Country peaches will be smaller and sweeter. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas sorghum farmers should scout their fields for sugarcane aphids. Recent rains have been very welcome on the Texas High Plains, but grazing lands have a long road to recovery following several months of drought. The Phase One trade deal with China was a success for U.S. meat exports. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cotton farmers are planting at a quick pace. The Central Texas corn crop is maturing ahead of schedule. Recent storms have brought much needed rainfall to the Texas High Plains. U.S. red meat exports set a record last year, and we’re off to a good start in 2022. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Much of Texas has received rain, but more is needed for the Texas cotton crop. Feed costs are high, and pasture conditions are poor. The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently met in Texas to discuss exports from across the globe. A grim forecast for the Texas and global wheat crops. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Efforts to expand packing capacity continue. There is a lot for grain producers to pay attention to right now. Hurricanes aren’t usually something we wish for, but with the ongoing drought, some Texas farmers and ranchers may actually be welcoming hurricane season. Wheat harvest is underway in north central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The recent rainfall has been a welcome relief for many Texas farmers and ranchers. There’s money to be made for Texas High Plains farmers this year, even with the challenges ahead. May was a hot month for Texas with record temperatures, and the outlook for June is the same. The hot weather we’ve been experiencing is taking a toll on Central Texas crops and pastures. We'll have those stories and mo...

Cattle producers are slowing regaining leverage in the cattle market. Welcome rains have come to Texas. West Texas A&M in Canyon is growing its agriculture program. The US cotton trust protocol has doubled farmer participation. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Crop insurance prices provide extra incentive to get a crop in the ground. Texas sheep and goat producers are culling herds because of the drought. AgriLife Research and Extension Center moving to Canyon. More rainfall is needed as West Texas cotton goes into the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Corn planting is wrapping up in Texas. New crop condition ratings are out. Silage production is growing on the Texas High Plains with the growing dairy industry and feedlots keeping silage demand high. It’s peach harvest time in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The latest Cattle on Feed report shows record numbers of cattle in feedlots for May. Many Texas High Plains cotton farmers are feeling deadline pressure right now. Fire safety should be top-of-mind this Memorial Day weekend. The heat has come early this year all across Texas, and East Texas is no exception. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.