Texas Agriculture Today

USDA pledges $500 million to expand meat processing capacity in the U.S. There are a lot of wheat varieties out there but not all of them will work on the Texas High Plains. A new digital map of rural broadband service shows that Texas is not up to speed. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The rain is bringing both good and bad to Texas farmers and ranchers. High Plains corn farmers need to be on the lookout for insects. The rain just will not stop on the Texas Coastal Bend. This has been anything but a typical summer so far in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Rust is showing up in Central Texas corn. Rain is definitely helping to grow the corn crop on the Texas High Plains, but it’s also causing an increase in plant diseases. The grain sorghum harvest in the Texas Coastal Bend is a little off schedule this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Recent rains have brightened the outlook for many High Plains farmers. Grain sorghum underway in the Rio Grande Valley. Rain, winds, and cooler weather have taken a toll on some Central Texas corn. Texas Farm Bureau is asking the Biden Administration to address issues at the border. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will consider new Chronic Wasting Disease zones in Lubbock County.

Higher feed prices have led to less grain in storage in Texas. Wet weather is impacting wheat harvest in West Texas and the Panhandle. A combination of technology and farming practices help growers limit water use in the Panhandle. Extreme conditions impact landscaping decisions in Texas. Hay testing needed in East Texas East Texas fruit crop plentiful The Growing Climate Solutions was passed by t...

West Texas saw 130 mph winds and massive downpours last week. Pork producers on the Texas High Plains find themselves having to keep up with events in California. Texas forage producers need to keep an eye out for one Bermuda grass pest that’s causing some problems this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas farmers have planted more wheat and sorghum and less cotton and corn. The situation isn’t perfect, but overall things continue to be good for pork producers in the Texas High Plains. Opening a meat packing plant isn't an easy endeavor. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas wheat harvest is 75 percent done. A leadership change is underway for Plains Cotton Growers as Steve Verret retires. The progress of West Texas cotton depends on when the crop was planted. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

More big rainfall in the Texas Panhandle. A few things here or there can help or hurt ranchers profits. A wet spring helps farmers appreciate technology that may not have been invented with them in mind. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

There are less hogs and pigs in Texas this year. Flies have are becoming a big problem this spring in the Texas panhandle. The Texas FFA State Officer team is wrapping up their year of service. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Eliminating stepped up basis could be devastating for Texas farm and ranches. Things are looking much greener on the Texas High Plains, but ranchers there are warned not to get too enthusiastic. It is time once again for the annual Texas FFA Convention. The Central Texas Blacklands have been enjoying sunshine and summer. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas wheat harvest is past the halfway mark. WOTUS is rearing its ugly head once again. The Senate Ag Committee hosted a hearing this week on transparency in cattle marketing. An emergency rule implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will mean more testing for deer breeders.

This week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, of Texas, was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau. Dr. Temple Grandin is scheduled to speak at the annual Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference in July in Monahans. Registration is underway for a Quail Research Field Day scheduled for June 30 near Stephenville. The Texas High Plains grain sorghum crop is off to a good start. Joint supplements are available for arthr...

There's a move in Congress to increase the estate tax. A Texas Congressman is honored for his commitment to agriculture. A dry June is impacting corn and cotton on the Texas High Plains. Rain caused a tremendous amount of problems in part of the state. Hay testing is a must. Rebuilding pork consumption in key markets. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued an emergency order Tuesday aimed...

Recent rains have caused some disease in corn and grain sorghum on the Upper Gulf Coast. Texas feedyards are still working below break-evens. Medical screenings are encouraged as COVID lessens. It's baby bat season in Texas. And they face a number of threats.

The Texas dairy industry is growing. Texas lawmakers passed a bill on ag education this session. Spring rains have improved grazing conditions across much of Texas. May rains helped improve sorghum and cotton in the Coastal Bend. If your horse is coughing, it could be asthma.

Texas sorghum harvest is about to begin in the Rio Grande Valley. High Plains sorghum farmers are having very little problem with the sugarcane aphid this year. All of the rain we’ve had over the last couple of months has made it hard to get hay baled. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Stepped up basis could be devastating to Texas farms and ranches. Is it worth the risk to plant cotton late in June? Texas livestock producers can now get a permit to protect livestock from black vultures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is on for 2021. Triple digit heat is allowing cotton planting to get caught up in Texas. If you thought the WOTUS rule was dead, think again. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat harvest is way behind schedule, and that's causing sprouting problems in some areas of the state. Information provided by the West Texas Mesonet serves many important purposes. Surveys are important when buying land in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Areas along the Texas Gulf Coast have received nearly 3 feet of rain in the last two months, and that’s causing plenty of problems. Mother Nature has caused several delays in both planting and harvesting on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Things are looking greener on the Texas High Plains, but ranchers should still prepare for the next drought. Wet fields could be hampering Central Texas farming and ranching. The Environmental Protection Agency will change the definition of Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) once again. JBS reportedly paid $11 million to hackers. Calves born in a difficult birth could be at risk for other problems.

Texas Panhandle sorghum growers have new options to fight weeds. Pastures are greening up in the Coastal Bend. There are opportunities for Texas farmers and ranchers who have older diesel equipment and are looking to trade it in. There are more calls for transparency in beef cattle marketing.

Wet weather, and some drought, on the Texas High Plains has led to some crop insurance claims. Hurricane season is here. Onion season is over in the Rio Grande Valley. Watermelons in the valley may be impacted by recent rains. The three-feet of rain the Port Lavaca area received since April 30 is impacting cattle and crops. It's Sea Turtle Week! There are several things you can do to protect the e...

Rain has delayed wheat harvest in parts of Texas. There are several factors that may cause your horse to be overweight. A long-time supporter of Texas wildlife and conservation is being recognized.