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Texas Ag Today is a daily look at the latest news in Texas agriculture, hosted by veteran farm broadcaster Carey Martin along with the largest and most experienced farm news team in the Lone Star State. We cover agriculture in every corner of Texas, from the piney woods of East Texas to the rocky ranges of the Trans-Pecos and from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.
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*Texas feedlots are struggling to keep pens full. *USDA officials are in Mexico this week following the detection of New World screwworms near the Texas border. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is going down. *Texas Panhandle corn and sorghum farmers have had good growing conditions this year. *Farm safety and health is getting attention this week. *President Trump’s nominees for three undersecretary positions at USDA have been approved. *Central Texas is feeling the changing of the seasons. *Horses can experience exercise-associated sudden death.
*How would a government shutdown affect the cattle industry? *USDA has accepted 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program. *The latest Cattle on Feed report is out. *This is shaping up to be a good year for cotton on the Texas High Plains. *New World Screwworms have been detected very close to the Texas border. *It’s fair and rodeo season in Texas. *Fall is officially here, but the Rio Grande Valley is still waiting for that first cool weather.*It’s weaning time for spring born calves.
*Screwworms are getting close to Texas. *The corn leafhopper has become a problem for corn growers across Texas. *This is looking like a good fall season for livestock producers in most of Texas. *The U.S. is preparing for the upcoming review of the U.S. Mexico Canada agreement. *A group of senators has called for legislation to study the fertilizer market. *The 2025 Coastal Bend cotton harvest is finished. *Some horses need colic surgery.
*Cattle futures have been very volatile. *Drought is creeping back into Texas. *McDonalds plans to invest $200 million to promote regenerative agriculture on cattle ranches. *Texas cotton farmers are preparing for the end of the growing season. *An agricultural barnstorming tour is coming to Texas. *USDA’s office of Rural Development was the focus of a congressional subcommittee hearing. *Ranchers who suffered from qualifying floods or wildfires in the last two years can now apply for relief. *Equine stomach ulcers are common, but difficult to diagnose.
*Screwworm educational events continue across Texas. *The chances of La Nina returning are high. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop has declined slightly. *The cotton crop in the Texas High Plains is much better than it has been over the past two or three years. *Fair and rodeo season is underway. *The Farm Bill expires at the end of this month, and the deadline to fund the government is approaching. *As input costs continue to put a strain on farmers’ bottom lines, a concerning trend has emerged for fertilizer prices. *Congestive heart failure can occur in goats.
*The cotton jassid is making its way to Texas. *The FDA has approved a generic injectable solution to treat Bovine Respiratory Disease. *The Texas crop harvest continues to move forward. *Cash cattle prices have been running higher than futures prices. *The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has set ambitious goals for the next five years. *Congress and the Trump Administration are looking for ways to fund economic assistance for farmers. *Another Make America Healthy Again report is out, and it includes input from American farmers. *It’s time to start weaning spring born beef calves.
*The Mexican border remains closed to livestock imports. *The State Fair of Texas is just around the corner. *The Texas Farm Bureau’s annual meeting is coming up on December 4th-6th in Arlington. *Profit margins are good for Texas cattle feeders. *Texas Tech is hosting the 2nd annual agricultural water sustainability summit next month. *The number of screwworm cases in Mexico is rising. *This is shaping up to be one of the best fall seasons in recent memory in the Texas Rolling Plains. *Back pain is difficult to diagnose in horses.
*U.S. farmers will produce a record corn crop this year. *The Supreme Court will hear President Trump’s tariff case. *Texas Farm Bureau’s “Doorways to Agriculture” exhibit is traveling to several stock shows and fairs this fall. *Texas peanuts will be promoted in Europe. *There can be strategic advantages to knowing your grasses and when to use them. *There is additional disaster assistance available for ranchers impacted by floods or wildfires in 2023 and 2024. *The annual Central Texas harvest celebration is coming up soon. *Vaccine reactions can occur in cattle.
*The Texas Panhandle cotton crop is looking good. *A Texan is now the press secretary for the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. *U.S. lamb sales are seeing significant growth. *Livestock Risk Protection coverage may help with the current volatility in the cattle markets. *The Beef Industry Long Range Plan has several goals. *A Texas congressman recently visited an East Texas ranch. *Corn harvest is well underway in the Texas Southern Plains. *There is a new non-invasive method for tracking stomach ulcers in horses.
*Strong cattle prices should hold for the rest of the year. *Texas A&M is building a new research center in the Rio Grande Valley. *The Texas corn crop is shaping up to be a very good one this year. *A new winter wheat season is getting underway. *A new beef industry long range plan has been released. *The Make America Healthy Again report is out. *Foliar fertilizers are becoming more popular. *Beef bulls need rest after the breeding season.
*The Texas harvest season is moving forward. *USDA is forecasting a decline in cash crop receipts this year. *The National Cotton Council is holding three Farm Bill information meeting in Texas next week. *The corn leaf hopper has returned to the Texas High Plains. *There are some forward-thinking valuation options that Texas rural landowners can consider. *Key provisions of the U.S. Grain Standards Act will expire if Congress doesn’t take action. *The weather is starting to change across Texas. *Normal water consumption is critical for horses.
*There are signs that beef cow herd rebuilding is underway.*Texas hunters will have fewer days to hunt teal this season.*The Texas New World Screwworm Response Team held its first meeting last week in Austin. *Less corn being grown for grain has contributed to a decline in the number of grain elevators in the Texas High Plains. *Texas farmers and ranchers continue to share their concerns with their lawmakers. *There are several valuation options for rural Texas landowners to take advantage of. *Harvest and hunting are the highlights of fall in East Texas. *Preconditioning is important for spring born beef calves.
Opinions are split over opening the Mexican border for livestock imports. U.S. farmers are less optimistic about the future. The Texas Wheat Producers Board approved new research funding. Another crop insurance deadline is approaching. The sesame crop on the Rolling Plains of Texas is looking very good. A Texas congressman has introduced a bill to prevent foreign adversaries from buying farmland in the U.S. The cotton crop in the Texas Concho Valley is looking very good this year. Animals can get hurt during storms, and that’s where tetanus can pop up.
*Beef is winning the battle for consumers’ money. *Texas citrus production fell this season. *The Texas sorghum harvest is right on schedule this year. *Hail storms in the Texas High Plains have been kept to a minimum this season. *Football season is here, and tailgate parties are back. *USDA has released a new farm income forecast for 2025. *Coastal Bend farmers are wrapping up the 2025 harvest season. *There are a lot of genetic tests for animals, but they may not be accurate.
*Cheap corn helps boost cattle prices. *A court has ruled against President Trump’s tariffs. *U.S. cotton crop ratings have dropped. *Corn harvest is underway in the Texas High Plains. *A long-time beef industry leader from Texas was honored recently in San Diego. *USDA is ending its farm labor survey. *Several reports have reinforced that farmers are facing economic challenges. *Choosing the best time to calve your beef herd depends on several factors.
*Independent feedlots are dealing with high cattle prices. *USDA says the farm trade deficit is expected to fall this fiscal year. *There’s a new head lawman for the Texas Special Rangers. *The weather in the Texas Panhandle has been kind to corn and sorghum this year. *Twenty years ago, hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast. *New technology can help in the fight against the New World screwworm. *Farm labor is needed year-round on America’s dairies. *Injectable HA is commonly used to treat joint disease in horses.
*Is the cost of beef really that expensive? *Mexico is reporting a big increase in screwworm cases. *The Texas Panhandle wheat crop was a good one this year. *Crops and pastures have benefitted from good moisture this year in the Texas High Plains. *USDA is encouraging more veterinarians to practice in rural areas. *September marks the peak of hurricane season. *South Texas is seeing triple digit temperatures and scattered showers, with an eye on the tropics.*When is the best time to wean calves?
*Sorghum in the Northeast Panhandle is looking great. *Export programs are a big reason farm groups continue to push for a new Farm Bill. *A new month is underway, and that brings a new weather forecast. *Texas lawmakers have introduced several bills in Washington that would benefit farmers and ranchers. *A forage analysis can help you focus on quality instead of quantity in your winter hay supply.*Neck pain is common in horses.
*Volatile cattle prices are tough on order buyers. *Drought conditions continue to improve in Texas. *Governor Abbott has signed a bill that will make it illegal for citizens of hostile countries to own land in Texas. *There are multiple reasons why some Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers are selling their land. *Texas cattle feeders are having to make some big adjustments with the Mexican border closed. *Time is running out to weigh in on a proposed dicamba label. *Oak wilt is a terrible disease. *Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza can infect dairy calves through the milk.
*The current cattle market cycle will look very different than the last one. *There’s good news for Texas dove hunters. *The Concho Valley is having a good crop year. *It’s been a great year to grow grass in the Texas Panhandle.*Peanut harvest is underway in South Texas. *U.S. lawmakers may act on the Farm Bill when they return to Washington after the August recess.*Midwest corn farmers are growing an all-time record crop. *Cortical steroids are commonly injected into horses’ joints.
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