Texas Agriculture Today

Is dollar cotton possible? Texas pasture rental rates are on the rise. Big Tex is ready to greet fair goers at the State Fair of Texas. Drought in the western US could create opportunities for Texas High Plains wheat farmers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Congress may leave stepped up basis alone for now. There's a rise in equine infectious anemia cases in Texas this year. Crop prices have been exceptionally good this year, and that is making for an optimistic harvest on the Texas High Plains. Hot dry weather is helping to put the wraps on the deep south Texas cotton harvest. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cotton production is taking a big jump this year. It has been a good year for Texas pecan production. The new congressman for the Texas panhandle says he’s spending a lot of time with farmers and ranchers. There's a big global market for Texas oranges. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas cotton harvest is a bit behind schedule this year. Estate taxes could be increasing soon. A Texas congressman is looking for a seat on the House Agriculture Committee. Quail season is just around the corner. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The JBS beef plant in Grand Island, Nebraska caught on fire Sunday. More cases of anthrax are popping up in Texas. Temperatures have been hot in September, and that could affect beef cattle herds. When considering a purchase of rural Texas property, access is big factor. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA cuts cotton acreage, but increases yield. This may be a big year for silage production in the Texas Panhandle. We will probably see a later than normal citrus harvest in the Rio Grande Valley. More cases of Anthrax are popping up here in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The White House is addressing concentration in the meat packing industry. This has been a good year for rainfall on the Texas High Plains, but things are getting dry. Grain sorghum harvest is moving forward on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine has enrolled the largest class of veterinary students in the nation. Wildfires on the west coast are affecting crops on the Texas High Plains. Wine grapes and wineries are big business here in Texas. The Texas population is growing, but that is endangering farm and ranch land. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

There is a big need for expanded beef packing capacity in the U.S. Several sheep field days are coming up, including one this week. There’s a new dimension in the battle against the wheat curl mite. Central Texas farmers are wrapping up corn harvest. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Opening hurricane damaged export facilities in Louisiana is a top priority. A Texas congressman says proposed tax increases could devastate farmers and ranchers. Meeting season will be here before we know it. It has been a good year for hay producers in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

More farm groups are responding to last week's court ruling vacating the Navigable Waters Protection Act. There are two big ag events coming up soon at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. The Coastal Bend cotton harvest is in full swing. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat industry is working to address climate change. The Texas Beef Council is education chefs on the benefits of beef. Texas High Plains cotton had a rocky start, but it looks encouraging as we near the finish. Harvest is rolling full speed in South Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Livestock haulers have another exemption from hours of service rules. Texas pecan producers get another five years to promote their product. Agriculture has a lot at stake in the big tax policy debate. Covid 19 is affecting both urban and rural Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Waters of the U.S. battle continues. It's time to reregister your cattle brand in Texas. Crop conditions in West Texas are looking very good as harvest time nears. The Texas Food Processors Association held their annual conference this week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Sugarcane aphids have marched across Texas. There's a new bermuda grass herbicide on the market. The forage situation for Texas High Plains cattle looks pretty good heading into the fall. Thankfully, Texas avoided the wrath of Hurricane Ida. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

There's an increase in rabies in Texas cattle this year. More fed cattle are being sold on the cash market. Anthrax is showing up in the Texas Panhandle. U.S. agricultural exports are setting records again. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The leaders of the nation's largest farm organization visited the border recently. Anthrax is popping up in Texas cattle. Another winter wheat season is about to get underway in Texas. Sustainability is growing in importance in the international meat trade. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The border crisis continues for Texas farmers and ranchers. Cotton farmers should be patient when applying harvest aids this year. USDA is offering new Coronavirus assistance for contract poultry and hog producers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cotton crop is in great condition, both here in Texas and across the cotton belt. There's a high demand for corn silage on the Texas High Plains this year. Forage testing is important when buying hay. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas Panhandle wheat crop came out better than expected. African Swine Fever has the Texas pork industry on high alert. 2021 has been a year full of challenges, and that’s definitely apparent as we’re into harvest time. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas corn harvest may be off to a rough start. Cotton prices are at nine year highs. The sorghum crop in the Texas High Plains is doing so well, you may hear some farmers bragging about it. The Texas Animal Health Commission is looking for input on a set of rule proposals. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cattle industry headed toward profitability Peanut farmers could see a bumper crop Classes start at Texas Tech vet school Feds name 1,300 acres critical habitat for threatened salamanders

USDA is forecasting a big jump in both cotton acreage and production in Texas this year. This has been a strong season for crops in the north Texas panhandle. Corn harvest is getting underway in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

August is a good time to communicate with your congressman. The Texas cotton crop is looking good, but it is running behind schedule. We’re seeing a drop in the number cattle in Texas feedyards. The Texas cotton harvest is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Problems continue for Texas farmers and ranchers on the Mexican border. A very late wheat harvest is finally over. High feed costs are causing some Texas cattle feeders to move from corn to wheat. Harvest season is moving full speed ahead in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.