Texas Agriculture Today

Texas cotton production is down sharply this year. Irrigation water is getting harder to come by on the Texas High Plains. Keeping kids safe on the farm is a year-round priority. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton harvest is wrapping up, and the Texas High Plains cotton crop was as disappointing as we expected it to be. There’s a new intranasal vaccine to protect beef and dairy cattle from pneumonia. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Tom Vilsack may be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Cold, wet weather has returned to Central Texas. Soil health is an increasingly important topic for Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas farmers are facing irrigation challenges. Low interest rates are boosting sales of rural Texas land. Hemp farmers in several Texas counties will have access to crop insurance next year. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Drought conditions are improving in Texas. Covid-19 has impacted the Texas real estate market, including rural land sales. Extreme south Texas has remained warm, windy and dry. 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.

Texas sheep prices are the best in 50 years. The Texas coastal bend area received some much needed rainfall as November came to a close. Texas corn farmers depend on export markets, and work is being done to open and expand those markets. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas High Plains corn farmers are wrapping up 2020 in better shape than they might have expected. Young agricultural leaders across Texas were recognized this week by the state’s largest farm organization. We'll have those stories plus news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Governor Abbott pushes for rural broadband expansion. USDA released its weekly Texas Crop Progress and Condition report Monday afternoon. Dry weather in Texas has affected the movement of livestock to auction markets. 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.

Texas pork producers faced many challenges in 2020. Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressed the state’s largest farm organization this week. Cold weather has arrived in much of Texas, and there’s a lot work you can do in the yard or garden. 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.

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Farm Bureau's virtual annual convention Monday. La Nina continues to affect Texas weather, extending the drought into the fall months. There's some positive news for Texas farmers and ranchers in a new nationwide opinion poll. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag T...

The nation's first bale of cotton is auctioned for Rio Grande Valley scholarships. If you like variety in your weather, the 2020 crop season in the Texas Panhandle had a lot to offer. Sustainability initiatives continue to grow in agriculture. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

What will the Texas High Plains crop mix look like in 2021? The Livestock Risk Protection Program can help Texas cattle producers manage their risk. Central Texas has seen its first frost of the year. 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.

The farmer's share of the Thanksgiving food dollar has declined. Texas is the new home to a nationwide wool testing lab. Extreme south Texas remains warm and dry and that’s concerning to farmers and ranchers there. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The 2020 crop season is winding down on the Texas High Plains. Drought conditions continue to expand in the Texas Coastal Bend. Signup for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is still underway for Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have these stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

USDA's Cattle on Feed report sends the cattle market higher. A special Grow Texas FFA initiative was launched this week. It’s the time of year when East Texas pastures are in transition. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Farm income continues to increase. The south Texas cotton crop ended up great for some growers, while it was a disaster for others. Harvest is getting closer to the finish line in West Texas. 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 facing a difficult year. Soil testing can make sure your pastures are getting the nutrients they need, and it can save you money. Texas ranchers who have suffered diminished pasture quality due to drought may qualify for aid. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas farmers are feeding the hungry. We usually see a 50/50 split of sheep and goats selling in Texas, but the mix has now shifted to more sheep. The Coronavirus is spreading across rural Texas, and with the holidays approaching it could get worse. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas High Plains feedlots are still losing money, but not as much as they were earlier this year. It’s been a roller coaster type of year for Texas peanut farmers. Cotton harvest is underway in the rolling plains of Texas, We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Three young couples top the list of the best young farmers in Texas. Peanut yields in Texas have been down this year due to drought, but along the Red River, they’re looking good. 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 reopening of a lamb processing plant in San Angelo is progressing. The 2020 sorghum crop in south Texas saw record yields in some areas. There are some beautiful colors in Texas at this time of the year. 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 A&M is helping farmers keep better records. There are several tools Texas ranchers can use to reduce their risk in the face of drought, high winds and other factors. The Texas dairy industry is launching a new supply management program in the spring. 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.

Agricultural education and the FFA are great sources for STEM learning in Texas. Nearly 70 percent of Texas is experiencing abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions. There will be some major changes in agricultural leadership in the next Congress. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Plains Cotton Growers is suing the Environmental Protection Agency. USDA released new crop estimates. Wheat planting continues in the Central Texas Blacklands. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Drought expands in Texas. The 2020 Texas rice crop produced exceptional yields. The water dispute between the US and Mexico has been settled, while south Texas fruit harvest gets underway. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.