Texas Agriculture Today

The Cattle Contract Library Act was introduced in Congress. The new high tech peanut sheller in Vernon could help the Texas peanut industry develop better seed. US beef exports are setting records this year. Cotton harvest is well underway in West Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The corn crop in the northeast Texas Panhandle looks great this year. A big spike in fertilizer prices is the latest hit to Texas farmers and ranchers. We had a fairly mild summer in the Texas panhandle this year, and that appears to have been a blessing for the peanut crop there. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Drought in the western U.S. is causing cattle herd liquidation. The soaring cost of inputs is threatening the ability of many Texas farmers to make a profit. The corn harvest is wrapping up in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Dry weather is helping to finish out the cotton crop. The corn season in the Texas High Plains both started and ended dry, but good rains in between really helped. Trees can have a big effect on the value of rural Texas property. Feeding colostrum in the first 24 hours of a calf’s life is critical for immunity. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The proposal to eliminate stepped up basis isn't dead yet. This has been a tough year for Texas High Plains cattle feeders, but their luck may be about to change. Farm meetings took a hiatus last fall because of Covid, but they are back this fall. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Dry weather presents plenty of challenges for wheat planting. New research shows newly arrived stocker cattle may respond better to a high energy ration. West Texas A&M and Texas Farm Bureau have come together to start something new. There’s a new political reality for rural representation in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cotton crop is running behind schedule both here in Texas and nationwide. Beef exports set a record in August, and that's great news for Texas cattle producers. Congress recently passed an extension of the WHIP+ program. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA's latest WASDE report sent the cotton market lower this week. China is buying US beef at an incredible pace. 2021 has been a good year for Texas pecan producers. As we move into the winter hay feeding season, it is important to know what nutrients are available in your hay. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Corn harvest is rolling in the northern Texas Panhandle. The Ogallala Aquifer will be the focus of an upcoming event. USDA is launching soil carbon monitoring efforts through the Conservation Reserve Program. Fall is bringing fairs and hunting seasons to East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A Texas congressman is expressing his frustration at the House Agriculture Committee. Cotton harvest is getting underway on the Texas High Plains, but harvest is winding down in the Coastal Bend. It's time to wean spring-born calves. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Today’s headlines: House Ag Committee holds hearing on livestock industry. World’s leading mozzarella manufacturer coming to Texas. Armyworms in North Central Texas fields. TFB exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. Crop insurance claims moderate on Texas High Plains. Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on freeze-related proposal.

Texas A&M delivered a big cattle report to Congress this week. The Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian has become one of the top cattle events in the country. Cotton harvest is getting underway in West Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Today’s headlines: Cotton hit $1.10. What does that mean for cotton demand? Another rain could have made a difference on Texas High Plains crops. Summer rains good for Texas hay. Mycotoxins in feed can impact calves and heifers. Texans encouraged to photograph and post pollinator photos.

The auction for the nation's first bale of cotton set a record. High prices are a welcome change this year, but Texas farmers are being pressured by high production costs. October is a great month for gardening in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cattle market has taken a significant drop in the last few weeks, and that could affect stocker profitability. Texas High Plains farmers have seen their share of rainy spells and dry spells this year. Cotton harvest is getting underway in the Central Texas Blacklands.

The wheat market got a big boost from last week's USDA grain stocks report. There are a couple of hemp field days coming up. Planting winter forages this fall can reduce or eliminate the need for cattle producers to purchase expensive supplements this winter. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

How high will the cotton market go? The Bradley 3 Ranch in Childress county wins the Certified Angus Beef Sustainability Award. The cotton crop is running behind schedule in the Texas panhandle, while cotton harvest is all done in the extreme south Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Dollar cotton is here thanks to very strong worldwide demand. September was a very dry month on the Texas High Plains. Fall is here and calves are headed to market in East Texas. The old adage that you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink is true. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA's latest Cattle on Feed report surprised some analysts. The Texas cotton crop has been running behind all year long, and growers are being advised to avoid getting in a rush to finish out the crop. Now is the time to plant winter grasses such as ryegrass, oats and wheat for grazing. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Farmers in the Coastal Bend have seen mixed harvest results in 2021. Corn harvest is underway on the Texas High Plains. Texas food processors have faced many challenges in the last 18 months thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Rolling Plains cotton crop is moving towards harvest. Clarendon college has a long running relationship with the Texas cattle industry. The US cotton trust protocol is welcoming new members. Scratches is a common term describing a lower leg condition in horses. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will seek farmers input when rewriting clean water rules. Plant diseases are getting extra attention from High Plains wheat researchers. The Texas sheep industry is at a crossroads. September is a transition month for Texas gardeners. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cattle prices should see a substantial rise next year. The State Fair of Texas kicks off this weekend. Texas wheat farmers have incentives to increase the quality of their crop. Cotton farmers on the Texas Southern Plains are moving closer to harvest. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton harvest is moving fast across Texas with very good crop conditions. As cotton harvest progresses, preventing plastic contamination should be a top priority for cotton producers. The outlook for Texas livestock producers this fall is looking good, especially compared to last year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Fall is here and Texas farms and ranches are busy. Margins for Texas High Plains feedyards remain tight. There were good corn yields in Central Texas this year. Neurological diseases in horses are not very common, but if you do have one, it is a serious situation. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.