Texas Agriculture Today

The first estimate of the 2021 cotton crop is out. The water challenges of the Texas High Plains are an issue in improving soil health in that part of the state. Texas farmers and ranchers took part in the business session of the recent American Farm Bureau convention. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas Farm Bureau is watching out for agriculture in the Texas legislative session. High Plains corn farmers should take advantage of the good times while they last. Texas citrus growers are expected to produce more oranges and grapefruit this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Rural Texans need more broadband access. Much of Texas saw a substantial snow fall earlier this week. What could redistricting mean for agriculture in the Texas High Plains? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA shocks the grain markets. The Texas legislative session is now underway in Austin. Livestock shows across Texas will have a different look here in 2021. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The spring is the best time to price cotton in a La Nina year. Snow over the weekend was a welcome occurrence in the Texas High Plains. Water conservation is a big priority in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Conducting farmer education meetings this winter is no easy task with COVID-19. A virtual American Farm Bureau convention highlights the need for rural broadband. Agricultural water conservation grants are available from the Texas Water Development Board. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The new Coronavirus relief package includes relief for cattle producers. Texas High Plains wheat growers are hoping the crop can rally from a tough start. Farmers in the Coastal Bend of Texas are making plans for the 2021 crop year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Corn futures hit the five dollar mark this week. Texas cattlemen in the High Plains should have a better in year in 2021. Dry weather continues to dominate Central Texas, despite recent rains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Will Texas High Plains farmers go bigger for grain production in 2021? Winter wheat in the Rolling Plains of Texas is doing well so far this growing season. South Texas farmers and ranchers have closed the book on a very tough year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

More than 80 percent of Texas is suffering from drought. There's a lot going on with government programs right now. Corn rootworms can cause problems for Texas corn farmers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

It’s a new year, with a new weather forecast. Farmers and livestock producers in the Texas High Plains are hearing some optimism on the economics of commodities produced there. 2020 was a tough year for agriculture on the southern plains of Texas. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

2020 was not a particularly good year for peanuts in Texas, but a bright spot could be found in the High Plains. The Texas Tech School of veterinary medicine will soon interview applicants for its inaugural class. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Beef Checkoff are looking forward to 2021. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on th...

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will be smaller in 2021. A Texas working dog is a finalist for the farm dog of the year contest. Hay feeding season is underway, and its important to know what nutrients are in that hay before you feed it. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

We may see more sorghum acres in the Texas Panhandle next year. The Texas rice industry donated over 100,000 servings of rice to feed hungry Texans. Cotton farmers are finding a stronger market as the 2020 harvest wraps up. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas red meat production is down. Texas rice farmers donated thousands of pounds of rice to a Central Texas food bank. Now is the time to start making selections for your 2021 garden and landscape plans. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

President Trump has signed the latest coronavirus relief bill. When it comes to water, Texas panhandle farmers are having to think outside the box. A Texas company is a semifinalist in a national ag competition. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas cattle producers have a new way to market their beef. The US Fish and Wildlife service announced it will leave the monarch butterfly off of the endangered species list. The US Department of Agriculture has published its final rule clarifying definitions in the Packers and Stockyards act. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this epi...

Growing corn on the Texas High Plains is getting harder. Four Texans were appointed to the Cattlemen's Beef Board. 2020 has been a interesting year for the gardening and horticulture industry in Texas. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Insight on planning for the 2021 crop season is available. Texas cotton farmers have some new varieties to choose from. Central Texas is finally getting some typical winter weather. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been pushed back to May. Preparations are underway for the 2021 crop year in West Texas. Texas cotton farmers will have access to some new varieties for 2021. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A Texan is reappointed to the National Sorghum Checkoff Board. 2020 will go down as a very dry year for most of Texas, including the Coastal Bend. Staying safe during the remaining holiday season. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat crop is looking better than expected, considering the drought conditions across the state. The coronavirus pandemic changed how beef checkoff programs were implemented in 2020. Soil testing is the first step to improving fertilizer use and forage production. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Tod...

The disastrous year for Texas cotton is one reason cotton prices are rising. Winter officially gets underway next week. So what kind of winter can Texas cattlemen expect? The Texas sheep market has been excellent here in 2020 and it keeps climbing. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas feedlots are still operating in the red. The Supreme Court weighs in on a Texas water dispute. The only thing that stays the same is that things change, and that’s definitely true in agriculture. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The wheat industry ends 2020 on a positive note. Keeping kids safe on the farm is a year round priority. It’s the time of year for gift giving. So what can you get your favorite gardner? We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.