Texas Agriculture Today

The Texas is citrus industry is still recovering from the devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri back in February. The Amarillo Farm and Ranch show gets underway this week. Demand for corn is excellent right now. Meat processing facilities across the country will soon get funding to expand their capacity. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Today’s headlines: *Cotton harvest progressing well *Texas peanut harvest underway *Infrared thermography potentially decreases antibiotic usage in cattle *Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show approaches *Winter wheat planting continues in Central Texas *Properly dispose of deer carcass parts to prevent CWD spread

Today's headlines: *Protecting stored grains from insects *BRD-related discovery *Drought expanding in Texas *Warmer, drier weather impacting winter wheat *Many in Valley worried about water for 2022 *Grants fund projects to improve angler access, fishing

Today's headlines: *USDA grants $7 million to study citrus greening in Texas *Panhandle received rains at just the right time *Good yields for West Texas corn *Vilsack highlights ’21 accomplishments, discusses ‘22 *Amarillo Farm, Ranch Show returns after year off due to COVID

Today’s headlines: *Fewer cattle on feed in Texas, U.S. *The agricultural land market is hot on the High Plains *Vietnam lowers tariff on U.S. corn *Winter grazing growing well in East Texas *Thanksgiving food safety tips *Hunting good in East Texas

Today’s headlines: *EPA re-enacting Obama-era WOTUS rule *Farmers, ranchers await Lesser Prairie Chicken decision *Infrastructure bill addresses livestock hauling regulations *Hay production, input costs in East Texas *Sorghum yield contest deadline Dec. 1

Today’s headlines: AFBF opposes spending bill USDA declares disaster areas in Texas Cattle groups call for ban on Brazilian beef Controlling weeds with sheep Texas ag students receive valuable knowledge at broadcasters’ meeting Getting the most out of your hay TPWD stocking rainbow trout Treating equine colic

Today’s headlines: Inflation’s effects on the farm Tips for raising goats and sheep Sustainability is more than a buzzword for agriculture The infrastructure package has money earmarked for rural communities Whooping cranes are making their way to Texas.

Today’s headlines: Illegal immigration could put livestock in Texas at risk. Texas Farm Bureau recognizes outstanding young farmers and ranchers. FiberMax and Stoneville recognize high-yielding growers. Opportunities for sheep and goat raising in the Panhandle. Will there be enough turkeys on shelves this Thanksgiving? Rising input prices worry farmers. Texas hunters can help those in need in thei...

Today’s headlines: CattleFax CEO addresses cattle market legislation USDA increases forecast cotton production Cash fed cattle prices on the rise Facts influencing higher crop yields It’s time to move some plants indoors Hunters play critical role in cattle fever tick prevention

Today’s headlines: Lawmakers urge Mexico to uphold USMCA ag provisions. Prussic acid concerns for cattle raisers. AgriLife launches a new way to reach out to High Plains farmers and ranchers. Good prices for Texas sheep raisers. TPWD closes red snapper season. Ringworm in cats and dogs.

Wheat planting is wrapping up in Texas, but the crop isn't looking very good as drought spreads across the state. If you’re trying to make a living in agriculture, it can help to have more than one revenue stream. Extreme South Texas is enjoying cooler temperatures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

This has been great year for growing corn silage in Texas. The Texas High Plains is a place rich in agricultural history, and there’s a place in Lubbock where you can go to learn about that history. US beef and pork exports are on a record pace through September. Winter pasture planting is wrapping up in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Another round of WHIP+ disaster payments is on the way. The deadline for purchasing PRF insurance is fast approaching. Higher cotton prices are keeping Texas cotton producers optimistic during harvest. With the price of fertilizer continuing to go up, it pays to do soil testing. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The infrastructure bill gets praise from farm groups. Fertilizer prices are high and still climbing, so it’s important to make sure you aren’t wasting nutrients. ARC and PLC enrollment is underway for Texas farmers. After a slow start due to hot dry weather, the wheat planting pace has picked up on the Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cattle industry's 75 percent plan seems to be working. The calendar is filling up with a lot of programs for farmers and ranchers in the months ahead. Grain demand is up, but input costs are up as well. Teaching children the importance of agriculture has been a focus this fall in the Coastal Bend of Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The battle against cattle fever ticks continues, but it may be time for a new approach. A federal advisory committee is preparing to hold a public meeting on how to help the Environmental Protection Agency make its policies work better for agriculture. As temperatures begin dropping across Texas, feeding hay is on the increase. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Henry Cuellar discusses the Cattle Contract Library Act. As federal environmental policy evolves, a Texas panhandle producer is in a special position to advise EPA on how to treat agriculture. US red meat exports to Central America have reached new heights. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Wheat planting is wrapping up in Texas, but the condition of this new wheat crop is nothing to get excited about. The Amarillo Farm and Ranch show is back this year. The state’s largest farm organization is making policy decisions ahead of their upcoming annual meeting. The cotton harvest on the south plains of Texas is rolling ahead. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag T...

Cattle producers will soon have more leverage in the cattle market. 2021 has been a good year for cotton in the Texas panhandle, and cotton isn’t get only crop that has prospered in the panhandle this year. Sorghum has had a great year as well. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Inflation is affecting the cattle business. Fertilizer prices are through the roof right now, and that makes soil testing more valuable than ever. November weather in Texas may be warmer and drier than normal. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas Cattle Feeders Association President and CEO Ross Wilson is retiring. The cattle business in Texas is in the middle of the fall run. Winter wheat planting is moving forward on the rolling plains of Texas. Cooler weather and rainfall have arrived in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cattle feeders are feeling cautiously optimistic. Dry conditions this fall on the Texas High Plains may have ranchers on the hunt for more hay. Winter wheat planting continues across Texas, while row crop harvest is wrapping up. Cotton ginning continues in south Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas cotton crop is making up for lost time as we near the halfway point of harvest. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association is holding their annual meeting this week. The spring and summer were wetter than normal on the Texas High Plains, but a dry fall is not helping the newly planted wheat crop there. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The 75% plan was hatched by the cattle industry to improve cash fed cattle trade. So is the plan working? The cotton crop on the Texas High Plains has turned out much better than most were thinking early in the season. The Texas orange industry is seeking more global opportunities. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.