Texas Agriculture Today

There are less cattle in Texas feedlots. 2020 was as tough year to grow cotton on the Texas High Plains. Dry conditions and windy days are presenting some real challenges for Coastal Bend agriculture. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA has paused a plan to use RFID tags on cattle. Eminent domain laws are once again a big topic of discussion at the State Capitol. The Texas High Plains has had some noticeable precipitation events recently. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Respiratory disease costs Texas cattlemen a lot of money. USDA researchers in the Texas High Plains are helping farmers save irrigation water. Spring work is picking up on the Rolling Plains as the winter wheat crop comes back from the winter storm. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas dairy industry continues to grow. One of AgriLife’s biggest producer meetings of the year is coming up soon. A new wheat variety for Texas farmers has performed well in its first growing season. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas goat market is on fire. A new cattle nutrition research project is shooting for a lofty goal. Good market prices for cotton have farmers thinking of more acres. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Malted barley could help the cattle industry with environmental issues. Spring is officially here, but the effects of winter will be felt for a while. Planters are rolling in the Rio Grande Valley, while citrus producers there are still trying to regroup after winter storm Uri. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas farmers have more time to apply for USDA's Quality Loss Adjustment program. The month of March has been a pretty good one for bringing precipitation to the Texas High Plains. State legislators are considering changes to the Farm Animal Liability Act. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Several factors can cause calving difficulty in cows. Texas High Plains cattle might be spending more time on pasture, thanks to the recent run up in corn prices. Corn and sorghum planting are in full swing in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is underway, but it looks a lot different. Texas High Plains wheat farmers seem to be motivated to grow out a grain crop this year. West Texas farmers are preparing for planting while dealing with a lack of moisture. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Two Texas congressmen are seeking more help for Texas farmers and ranchers. The weekend storms in the panhandle were scary, but they brought some valuable moisture to the area. Spring planting is underway in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The past year has been an exceptional one for the Texas sheep industry. The Texas dairy industry is still reeling from the effects of winter storm Uri. The planters have been rolling full speed in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Millions of fish along the Texas coast were killed by freezing temperatures. Ranchers on the Texas High Plains should keep an eye out for illness and injury that could be caused by the freezing weather in February. There is help out there for Texas farmers, ranchers and dairymen impacted by the winter storm in February. Don’t keep horse tranquilizers unsecured in your barn or vehicle.

Spring means longer days and a phenomenon known as Spring Feeding Frenzy. How did the freeze in February affect cattle on the Texas High Plains? Although not many quail were killed by the February freeze, we may start seeing impacts of the toll it took on them. If your puppy or kitten has ringworm, you’ll likely need to decontaminate your home.

There are ways to make using a squeeze chute more efficient. Flood planning groups are working to develop a statewide flood plan. The next few weeks are likely to be critical for wheat in the Texas High Plains. Winter storm Uri forced most farmers in the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas to replant corn.

The Texas freeze in late February killed off some crop pests. U.S. agriculture is doing more with less. Registration is now open for wildlife conservation and leadership camps. Drinking contaminated water can led to a bacterial disease that can affect horses’ eyes.

A major Panhandle cattle industry event will return in April. Planning is underway for the 2021 State Fair of Texas. The freeze may have killed off some crop pests, but cattle parasites remain. The state's flood planning groups have been established.

Winter storm Uri did $600 million in damages to Texas agriculture, and that number is expected to rise. Cotton prices are way up, but that may not cause an increase in Texas cotton acres. Budget hearings continue in the state legislature. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

We have an early estimate of the agricultural damage caused by winter storm Uri. An important deadline is here for Texas cotton farmers. Spring calves are hitting the ground, so make sure you have a calving kit ready to grab when you need it. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Early estimates are coming in on the damage caused to Texas agriculture by winter storm Uri. Hemp was a big topic of conversation a year ago in the Texas High Plains, but nowadays, not so much. Farmers and ranchers in central Texas are assessing the damage. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Despite recent precipitation in the form of snow and ice, it’s still dry in the Texas High Plains. What can we expect weather-wise in March? How did the late February freeze affect the Rio Grande Valley? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of "Texas Ag Today."

The deadline for choosing between ARC or PLC is approaching fast. February was a month for the weather record books. Temperatures all across Texas warmed up last week, and that includes the Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat crop may have survived the winter storm with minimal damage. Budget hearings are underway at the State Capitol. East Texas is thawing out from the recent winter storm. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The wild temperature swings we’ve had in Texas lately give ranchers every reason to pay extra attention to the health of their cattle. It's FFA Week in Texas. The majority of cows go into labor at night, but there may be something you can do to encourage a daytime birth. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas winter wheat may have gotten through last week’s brutal cold without much damage. Central Texas farmers and ranchers are cleaning up and assessing the damage from last week’s winter cold blast. Texas farmers and ranchers are transitioning from a time of survival to a phase of recovery and repair. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas Animal Health Commission has a list of resources for Texas livestock and poultry producers affected by last week's storm. It’s almost deadline time for decisions to be made on crop insurance. Planting plans and decisions draw closer as many Texas farmers prepare to put seed in the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.