Texas Agriculture Today

Texas farmers were in New Orleans last week for the Commodity Classic. A lot of Texas High Plains corn farmers have been making the switch from grain to silage in recent year. The ongoing drought is worsening across the state and extending into East Texas. Farmers in the Coastal Bend have hit pause on cotton planting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The world is changing quickly and that could impact upcoming farm bill discussions. Urban sprawl is creating more need for horticultural crop production in outlying areas. Accurate acreage reporting is important for crop insurance. We’ll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.

The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have yet to host a hearing on the next farm bill. The continuing upheaval in the markets has added to the uncertainty of what to plant. The Beef Checkoffs are contributing to rising demand for beef. There’s a rush to buy rural land in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.

How could the ban on Russian oil impact Texas farmers? U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington weighs in. An agronomist discusses the risks associated with cutting fertilizer use this year. Tickets are going fast for the Hemphill County Beef Conference. The results are in for last year’s Beef Checkoff efforts. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Crop insurance will be a vital part of a farm's risk management program this year. Cattle prices are good right now, but producers are being squeezed in other ways. Pest management a top priority this year as corn prices hit historic highs. U.S. agriculture is celebrating a record year for exports. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Will the Conservation Reserve Program be opened for farming to address a potential food shortage? Sorghum may be a good option for Texas farmers facing a drought this year. And as more Texas farmers plant sorghum, the market for that crop is increasing. Fluctuating temperatures and rainfall have Texas landscapers on edge. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag today.

Farm Bill hearings get underway next month. There are some new products available to help Texas sorghum growers. This past week has made everyone aware of just how important Russia and Ukraine are to the world grain trade. Corn planters are rolling in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The president calls out the packers. The Texas High Plains drought could boost sorghum acres. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dominated the markets this week. The planters are rolling in deep south Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to rock the markets. Is livestock integration the way to go if we want better soil health on the Texas High Plains? More Texans are getting into horticulture. Spring is just around the corner and East Texas farmers are ready for it. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

We are feeling the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine right here in Texas agriculture. The winter wheat crop in the Texas High Plains continues to suffer. February was an active month for winter weather, but March is a transition month. Many Coastal Bend farmers are in need of some rain before they start putting sorghum and cotton in the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this ep...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a shock to the grain markets. If you’re a young ag professional in the Texas Panhandle, there’s an opportunity coming up soon just for you. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is celebrating its 90th birthday. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused major volatility in the grain markets. Hundreds of dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals are heading to Amarillo for a major conference. Corn is emerging in deep south Texas, while farmers in the Southern Plains are making preparations for spring planting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cattle producers need to plan for drought that extends into the summer. We’ve had some wild extremes in the weather lately, and that can be hard on cattle. The latest Texas winter wheat crop condition ratings are out and they do not look good. Sandburs can cause a lot of trouble in Texas pastures and hay meadows. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A new industrial hemp processing facility is planned for the Texas Panhandle. A big rebound in corn prices is not the best of news for the cattle feeding business. A collaborative study shows how to maximize crop profits when there’s limited water availability. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Despite high feed costs, Texas feedlots are currently making a profit. If you want to make the most out of your water, you may want to consider making less use of the plow. Sorghum is contributing to a US agricultural export record. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Two Texas congressmen introduced a bill to protect property rights in the high speed rail debate. Finding a supply of herbicides is a dilemma many Texas farmers are facing right now. Corn planting is getting underway in the Coastal Bend of Texas. Extreme south Texas is feeling the effects of the winter weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cattle feeders are slowly regaining leverage in the cattle market. It looks like La Nina is going away soon. What does that mean for Texas farmers who need planting rains this spring? Over 100 Texas counties are under a burn ban, while wildfires are touching several parts of the state. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A San Angelo ranch is recognized for environmental stewardship. In a time when input costs are high, Texas farmers may be getting a bargain on one expense. Central Texas livestock producers poured on the feed during the recent winter storm. Extreme South Texas is still feeling the effects of wintery weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas wheat crop ratings improved this week, but they still look awful thanks to the ongoing drought. Texas farmers are looking for ways to cut input costs. Last year saw record exports for US beef and pork. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The National Cotton Council released its 2022 cotton acreage estimate last weekend in Houston. Input costs are soaring as Texas farmers prepare to plant the 2022 crop. Winter storm Landon brought some very cold temperatures to the Lubbock area recently, but it did not bring much moisture to help winter crops. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cattle slaughter numbers are finally picking up. When it comes to the business of farming, risk management is always important. Agricultural innovation is meeting farmers' weather challenges. A continued lack of moisture has Texas Coastal Bend farmers concerned about the start of spring planting. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A Texas feedlot owner says negotiated fed cattle trade has improved over the last 18 months. Drought has really put the hurt on wheat pasture in the Texas High Plains, but higher cattle prices may help ease that pain this year. Proposed changes to the Waters of the US rule would reintroduce burdensome federal regulations for agriculture. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas A...

Cattle numbers continue to decline, and CattleFax says that will continue in 2022. There is a silver lining to the ongoing drought here in Texas in the form of higher cotton prices. The outlook for Texas sorghum is bright for the 2022 crop year, but it will not be without its challenges. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Livestock disaster assistance is coming next month. Should Texas High Plains cattle producers consider adding sheep and goats to their beef operation? The Texas Coastal Bend is usually one of the wettest areas of the state, but even that part of Texas is struggling for moisture right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Cattleman's Beef Board has a new spokesman, and he's a former Texas cowboy. Ranchers on the Texas High Plains have been learning about multi species grazing. The wheat market remains strong but the challenges of raising a crop this year continue. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.