Texas Agriculture Today

Texas farmers are having trouble getting bids on their grain crops. The ongoing drought combined with high winds is causing plenty of soil loss on the Texas High Plains. Farmers are expected to plant more cotton this year, both nationwide and here in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas sugarcane harvest is wrapping up. Keeping millers and bakers happy is a major objective for Texas wheat breeders. Agricultural research continues to benefit Texas farmers. Avian influenza is a big concern for both domestic and wild birds in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Despite the drought, Texas corn planting is ahead of schedule. The Texas High Plains is a national leader in wheat production and research. A multitude of factors are impacting the agricultural supply chain. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Drought is taking a toll on the U.S. wheat crop. Farmers on the Texas High Plains face a number of issues, including drought, as they prepare to plant this year. The National Weather Service offers some advice to stay safe during spring storms. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Corn stocks are unchanged while wheat stocks rise. The drought in the Texas High Plains is forcing some cow culling. Spring storms may mean flooding in some areas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack weighs in on calls to allow farmers to plant on CRP land. Drought is causing major problems for the nation’s cattle industry. The application window is now open for the Family Land Heritage program. The annual Hemphill County Beef Conference is coming up in Canadian. Consumers shouldn’t ruffle their feathers over a case of avian influenza in Texas. We'll have t...

Border troubles are back in the spotlight. Corn acres are vanishing on the Texas High Plains. Texas poultry producers are on high alert with avian influenza now in the state. Horses are especially sensitive to eye problems. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Sustainability is the big buzz word in the cattle industry right now, and Texas cattle feeders are telling their sustainability story. When you think of agriculture in the dry climate of West Texas, you probably don’t think of strawberry production. Texas farmers are very concerned about input costs this year, but there’s also concern about next year and beyond. We'll have those stories and more o...

This is the worst U.S. wheat crop in 20 years, and Texas has the worst crop in the nation. Wildfires have caused tragedy all across Texas over the past few weeks. Cotton growers in the Texas Southern Plains are ready to plant the 2022 crop. There are lots of things going on in the world that are making for some tough farm management decisions this spring. We'll have those stories and more on this...

Texas farmers and ranchers along the Mexican border continue to deal with problems caused by a flood of illegal immigrants. Some people raise crops and some people raise animals, but raising both of those can have its benefits. Texas cotton ginners gathered in Lubbock over the weekend for their annual meeting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton acreage is expected to rise this year, both nationwide and here in Texas. We could be looking at a drop in corn acreage in the Texas High Plains, unless some good rains arrive soon. Supply chain issues continue for Texas farmers, ranchers and consumers. The Texas food and agriculture sectors are huge economic drivers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Wildfires are devastating Texas farmers and ranchers. Regenerative grazing is a term we’re hearing more about in the Texas High Plains. March brought tornadoes to Texas, but what’s the outlook for April? Drought continues to plague Central Texas, but recent rains may help. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A bad Texas wheat crop is getting worse. Carbon farming could be a new source of income for Texas farmers. Texas peanut farmers are using less water than ever. It’s planting time in East Texas. Donkeys and mules have quite a few differences from horses. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Russia - Ukraine war is having an indirect effect on the cattle market. The cotton season is approaching on the Texas High Plains. Beef exports are setting records, and that was a big topic at last weekend’s TSCRA convention in Ft. Worth. Extreme south Texas is wrapping up spring planting, while the risk of wildfires continues. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Toda...

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association held its annual meeting in Ft. Worth over the weekend. Texas High Plains cotton farmers are facing dry conditions ahead of planting. A South Texas high school student who is doing her part to help wildfire victims. Preparations are underway for spring planting on the Texas Southern Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Te...

Drought now affects over half of the nation's cow herd and is having a big effect on the cattle industry. Last week’s rain and snow across some areas of Texas was certainly welcome, but how can you tell when a drought is over? Coastal Bend farmers have made good progress in planting spring crops. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton prices continue to climb. Recent moisture and strong markets could tempt farmers to hang onto drought battered crops. Donations headed to Eastland County for farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Parts of Texas received some much-needed precipitation this week. Will it help winter wheat? More precipitation is needed in the Panhandle. Corn planting is now 42 percent complete in Texas. Wildfires receive national attention. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas farmers and ranchers continue to face problems on the border. Beneficial insects can be a big help in pest control. The Environmental Protection Agency recently granted approval for a new corn trait. By paying more attention to hay quality, cattlemen can reduce the need to feed supplements. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to affect agriculture around the world. Wildfires continue burning in Texas. There are a lot of cattle in Texas feedyards right now, but that doesn’t necessarily translate into a lot of profit. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The markets are battling for acreage as spring crops go in the ground. Feed analysis can be a big benefit for Texas dairy farmers. Texas pastures are in very dry condition as spring gets underway. Texas gardeners are on the lookout for the last frost of the year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Agricultural trade doesn't seem to be a priority in Washington D.C. right now. Texas dairies face the same input cost challenges that everyone else in agriculture is facing right now. Irrigated peanut farmers are facing a potential loss here in 2022. Texas crop losses from 2021 disasters totaled over 2 billion. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat crop is in very bad shape. The battle with weeds is never ending for farmers, but that battle may be especially challenging this year. The potential for wildfires is high across Texas this week. Corn planting is underway in the Central Texas Blacklands. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cost of producing a crop continues to rise. The drought is taking a toll on Texas High Plains agriculture. New conservation grants are available to Texas farmers. East Texas farmers and ranchers are ready for spring. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A Texas wheat grower wrapped up his term of service with the National Association of Wheat Growers. More and more Texas High Plains corn farmers are producing silage. Corn planters are rolling in North Central Texas. Extreme South Texas is both planting and harvesting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.