Texas Agriculture Today

Harvest is getting underway in the Texas high plains after a very tough growing season. Texas peanut farmers planted more acreage this year, but production is expected to go down. Fall is finally here in Texas, and it’s a great time to fertilize trees and shrubs. We'll have those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Tex...

The corn market is offering a great opportunity to price both the 2020 and 2021 crop. It's the end of an era at the Texas Beef Council. Harvest is picking up steam in the Texas southern plains. We'll have these stories, the latest news from Washington and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cotton harvest is finally getting underway in the Texas panhandle. Texas wheat yields and production were both down this year. An autumn La Nina is forecast for Texas. We'll have those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

With dry conditions persisting in the panhandle, area ranchers are advised to stay extra-focused on herd management. The cotton harvest is on and off again in Central Texas, thanks to mother nature. The wind blows hard here in Texas, so windbreaks can be beneficial in both rural and urban settings. We'll have those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look a...

There is a record number of cattle in feedlots. Texas crop harvest is moving rapidly. Extreme south Texas dodged tropical storm Beta, but water issues with Mexico are becoming a big problem. We'll have those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas wheat growers are happy to be included in the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. A Texas farmer has been reappointed to the United Sorghum Checkoff board. September rains have greatly improved the soil moisture reserve across the lower coastal bend. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

A major hurdle has been cleared by Texas Tech University as it moves toward opening a new veterinary medicine school in Amarillo. What features should ranchers look for in a drone? Fall calving season is here, and you should have a plan before those calves start hitting the ground. We'll have those stories along with the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the m...

The sugarcane aphid is still hassling Texas panhandle sorghum farmers. More money is available to help farmers and ranchers fight feral hogs. Central Texas cotton is in better shape than expected, after receiving some untimely rains. We'll have those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Commodity Credit Corporation is caught in the political crossfire in Washington, according to Texas Congressman Mike Conaway. A second veterinary school for Texas will become a reality soon. It's a busy time of year for agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories, the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas...

Wild hogs continue to be a huge problem for Texas Farmers and ranchers. Texas cotton and corn production is expected to be lower this year, while sorghum and soybean production should be higher. Weather conditions have been all over the place in September, and that could have an effect on North Central Texas cotton crop. We'll have those stories, the latest wildlife news and a complete look at the...

CFAP 2 rolls out this week. The beef industry needs more processing capacity. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is planning a comeback for 2021, and pasture conditions vary across Texas as we move into fall. We'll have those stories plus a look at wildlife news and a complete wrap up of the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Drought in the panhandle hasn't just hurt row crops there. It has also hurt pastures and cattle. Cattle feeding has not been profitable for most of this year, but we should return to profitability in the fourth quarter. Plus, drones can be a useful tool for managing a cattle herd. We'll have those stories along with the latest wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Tex...

The nation's cow herd is shrinking, and drought is declining here in Texas. Rainfall is welcome for some farmers and not welcome for others, depending on who you ask. Plus, we will take a look at the latest Texas Crop Progress and Condition Report. We'll have those stories along with Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

It's the time of year that army worms march across Texas. The dog days of summer are barking loudly in south Texas. And farmers have a chance to update their yields for the Price Loss Coverage program. We'll have those stories, plus wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The cotton market has made a run back above 65 cents. Feral Hogs are forcing south Texas farmers to change their farming practices. Lower coastal bend cotton farmers are wrapping up the 2020 growing season. We'll have those stories, plus a look at the latest wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The National Cotton Council is seeking a legislative response to damages cotton growers experienced from Hurricane Hanna. Cooler temperatures and rain have made for a big change in weather patterns in the southern plains of Texas. Plus, we'll discuss the pros and cons of planting cool season forages this year. We'll have those stories along with the latest wildlife news and a complete look at the...

We may have to wait to find out how crops in the Texas panhandle were affected by this week's cold spell. Demand for beef has dramatically improved in the last two decades. Plus, a look back at the effects of Hurricane Laura. We'll have those stories along with wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on today's episode of Texas Ag Today.

Cold weather has moved into Texas and is affecting late-season crop development. But the cold front has also brought rain, and that is a welcome development for many drought stressed areas. Plus, we'll look at hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana. Those stories along with wildlife news and a look at the markets are on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Mexico owes the US a huge water debt, but they’re asking for more time to pay it. Gated entrances to property are a big deal here in Texas and can really enhance the value of a rural property. Plus, September is the month to plant a fall garden in Texas, but we should actually let the climate tell us when to plant, not the calendar. We'll look at those stories and more, along with wildlife news an...

Texas feedlots are still working through backed up cattle caused by COVID-19 related shutdowns of processing plants earlier this year. Plus, Texas agricultural land values are rising. We'll look at those stories and more, along with wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

August was hot and dry for west Texas cotton producers. We'll visit with one southern plains cotton grower about conditions on his farm. Plus, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Convention and Expo are going virtual this year. We'll look at those stories and more, along with wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

There’s an old saying that farmers and ranchers are the original environmentalists. One Texan believes that is still true, and he’s taking action to prove it. Plus, farmers are defoliating cotton in central Texas, and sorghum scholarships are available to Texas students. We'll look at those stories and more, along with wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas sheep industry is getting a much needed shot in the arm with the reopening of the old Rancher's Lamb processing plant in San Angelo. Plus, a Texas panhandle cattle feeding representative was chosen to chair an Environmental Protection Agency committee. We'll look at those stories and more, along with wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Drought is creeping back into much of Texas, and that creates concern for wildfires. Plus, we're now making the transition from tropical August into transitional September weather. We'll visit with a National Weather Service meteorologist about the changing Texas weather. Those stories along with wildlife news and a look at the markets are on today's Texas Ag Today.

East Texas farmers and ranchers are cleaning up the damage caused by Hurricane Laura, while coastal bend cotton farmers are wrapping up a successful growing season. We’ll look at those stories and more on the Texas Ag today podcast.