Texas Agriculture Today
958 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTexas 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 Ag Today - August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021 19:42 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe cotton crop is in great condition, both here in Texas and across the cotton belt. There's a high demand for corn silage on the Texas High Plains this year. Forage testing is important when buying hay. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021 20:16 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas Panhandle wheat crop came out better than expected. African Swine Fever has the Texas pork industry on high alert. 2021 has been a year full of challenges, and that’s definitely apparent as we’re into harvest time. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021 20:13 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas corn harvest may be off to a rough start. Cotton prices are at nine year highs. The sorghum crop in the Texas High Plains is doing so well, you may hear some farmers bragging about it. The Texas Animal Health Commission is looking for input on a set of rule proposals. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 19:39 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCattle industry headed toward profitability Peanut farmers could see a bumper crop Classes start at Texas Tech vet school Feds name 1,300 acres critical habitat for threatened salamanders
Texas Ag Today - August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021 19:54 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBUSDA is forecasting a big jump in both cotton acreage and production in Texas this year. This has been a strong season for crops in the north Texas panhandle. Corn harvest is getting underway in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021 20:04 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAugust is a good time to communicate with your congressman. The Texas cotton crop is looking good, but it is running behind schedule. We’re seeing a drop in the number cattle in Texas feedyards. The Texas cotton harvest is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021 19:35 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBProblems continue for Texas farmers and ranchers on the Mexican border. A very late wheat harvest is finally over. High feed costs are causing some Texas cattle feeders to move from corn to wheat. Harvest season is moving full speed ahead in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021 20:18 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCattle Fax has an exciting outlook for cattle prices. Doing routine inventories of your herd can help recover stolen cattle. A new law will help expand liability protection for Texas farmers and ranchers. Corn and sorghum harvest are winding down in extreme South Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 19:41 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas ranchers attend Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. Anthrax found in cow in Hardeman County. Panhandle farmers preparing for next winter wheat season. Texas leads the nation in female farmers and ranchers.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 12, 2021
August 12, 2021 19:37 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBTexas rancher discusses impacts of illegal immigration. US pork and beef exports at a record pace. Saving fruit and vegetable seeds in Texas. The Texas Animal Health Commission is accepting comments on proposed changes to its Chronic Wasting Disease rules.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 11, 2021
August 11, 2021 19:27 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSharing beef’s sustainability story. Central Texas corn harvest underway. There’s a need for more dairy processors. Panhandle farmers scouting for sugarcane aphids. Cotton off-schedule on Texas High Plains.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 10, 2021
August 10, 2021 19:36 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCattle Industry Convention and Trade Show underway. Fall weather forecast for the Panhandle. Texas rice farmers help to feed the hungry. Texas farmers and ranchers help direct funds for rural communities. Dryland corn production making a comeback in the Rolling Plains. Changes coming to some Texas dove hunters.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 9, 2021
August 09, 2021 19:36 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBNation’s first bale of cotton harvested in Texas. Texas Tech vet school welcoming inaugural class. Wheatheart Wheat Conference Thursday in Perryton. Frustration with problems in cattle marketing.
Texas Ag Today - August 6, 2021
August 06, 2021 20:29 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA disaster aid bill is making its way through Congress. The Texas Drought Monitor is looking very good for early August. Hot August temperatures have arrived in East Texas, but the army worms have arrived also. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 5, 2021
August 05, 2021 19:43 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBBayer to pull Roundup for residential use. Fall armyworms affecting Panhandle crops. Sugarcane aphids appearing later than normal. Drought conditions drastically decline.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 4, 2021
August 04, 2021 19:34 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCotton behind schedule. Livestock brands to expire in late August. Weed pressure a rising threat on the Panhandle. Know deed restrictions before buying.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 3, 2021
August 03, 2021 19:27 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDOJ cracking down on price fixing in the meat sector. Texas dairy industry recovering well. San Angelo ranch recognized. Cooler weather good for Panhandle crops. Dove season forecast. Bovine TB cases on the rise.
Texas Ag Today - Aug. 2, 2021
August 02, 2021 19:45 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBBill would reimburse farmers and ranchers for damages associated with illegal immigration. African Swine Fever spreads to the Dominican Republic. Thieves targeting firearms on farms and ranchers. Land buyers should be aware of mineral rights during sale. Unique hunting opportunities available.
Texas Ag Today - July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 19:38 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe hottest month of the year is here, but it might not be a hot as usual. Sugarcane aphids are showing up in sorghum fields all over Texas, but growers have a lot more ways to fight them now than they did just a few years ago. Central Texas has gotten a break from the frequent rains that the area has experienced throughout the spring and summer. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021 20:07 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas weather makes it a challenge to have both a good crop and a high price. The Texas wheat harvest is almost finished. One of the largest beef cattle educational events in the nation gets underway right here in Texas next week. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 19:56 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas dairy industry continues to grow. The Coastal Bend grain sorghum harvest is making progress, after dealing with heavy harvest time rainfall. Armyworms are making an early march across Texas pastures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021 19:39 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTwo USDA reports are very bullish for the cattle market. For Texas High Plains ranchers, it’s hard to beat the combination of good rains and better prices. The new Texas State FFA officer team is in place and ready to go for the new school year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021 20:04 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBFarmers in northeast Texas are enjoying the benefits of adequate rainfall this year. Texas border farmers and ranchers are asking the Biden administration to pay for damages that illegal migrants are causing to their property. Cotton is looking good on the Texas High Plains, but there is one bug that’s causing a few headaches for farmers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 19:33 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA Texas Congressman has introduced a bill to reform the Endangered Species Act. Cotton on the Texas High Plains is looking good. Tips on following the Mediterranean diet. U.S. milk production is growing. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department extends emergency fishing rules on the Laguna Madre.
Texas Ag Today - July 22, 2021
July 22, 2021 19:28 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBConditions better for corn on the Texas High Plains The Texas Animal Health Commission is encouraging Texans to vaccinate their cattle against livestock Cotton and grain sorghum looking good in Wichita County Tournament offers anglers chance to win a truck, boat, or ATV Horse owners should be mindful of heat stress
Texas Ag Today - July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021 19:40 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBNorth Texans find invasive worm that eats earthworms. Texas cattle feeders respond to call for more negotiated trades. Farmers and ranchers visit with restaurant owners and operators. Wet weather means more weeds. A Texas deer has tested positive for anthrax.
Texas Ag Today - July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021 19:36 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSpring rains have helped hay production in northeast Texas. Cattle feeders still struggle with high feed costs. Concho Valley cotton farmers optimistic. Wet weather delays the Coastal Bend sorghum harvest. General CRP signup ends Friday.
Texas Ag Today - July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 19:59 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBGrain sorghum in parts of South Texas is sprouting in the head. Cattle prices are higher than 2020, and could be better. Topping last year’s pork exports won’t be easy. Texas peach crop doing very well. An increase in mosquitoes could mean more equine diseases this year. Landowners in some parts of Texas are eligible for additional incentives through CRP-Grasslands.
Texas Ag Today - July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021 19:52 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas Coastal Bend farmers are dealing with massive amounts of rainfall. Exports of US beef are on the rise. The outlook for the 2021 Texas pecan crop is mixed, depending on where you’re at in the state. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021 19:39 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCentral Texas sorghum is looking good as harvest approaches. Canola is a difficult crop to harvest, and that may be one reason why Texas High Plains farmers are reluctant to grow it. The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is coming soon. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021 19:52 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHeavy rains have stopped sorghum harvest in both the Texas Coastal Bend and the Rio Grande Valley. Can canola become a major grain crop in the Texas High Plains? The wet spring and summer that we’ve had in Texas this year can lead to foot rot in cattle. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe pandemic is causing supply chain problems for agriculture. Research continues on growing canola in the Texas High Plains. The Texas FFA convention was held last week in Ft. Worth. The wet weather has left the Texas Rolling Plains looking good in 2021. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021 19:19 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBUSDA pledges $500 million to expand meat processing capacity in the U.S. There are a lot of wheat varieties out there but not all of them will work on the Texas High Plains. A new digital map of rural broadband service shows that Texas is not up to speed. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 9, 2021
July 09, 2021 20:30 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe rain is bringing both good and bad to Texas farmers and ranchers. High Plains corn farmers need to be on the lookout for insects. The rain just will not stop on the Texas Coastal Bend. This has been anything but a typical summer so far in Central Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 8, 2021
July 08, 2021 20:21 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBRust is showing up in Central Texas corn. Rain is definitely helping to grow the corn crop on the Texas High Plains, but it’s also causing an increase in plant diseases. The grain sorghum harvest in the Texas Coastal Bend is a little off schedule this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 7, 2021
July 07, 2021 19:47 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBRecent rains have brightened the outlook for many High Plains farmers. Grain sorghum underway in the Rio Grande Valley. Rain, winds, and cooler weather have taken a toll on some Central Texas corn. Texas Farm Bureau is asking the Biden Administration to address issues at the border. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will consider new Chronic Wasting Disease zones in Lubbock County.
Texas Ag Today - July 6, 2021
July 06, 2021 19:53 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHigher feed prices have led to less grain in storage in Texas. Wet weather is impacting wheat harvest in West Texas and the Panhandle. A combination of technology and farming practices help growers limit water use in the Panhandle. Extreme conditions impact landscaping decisions in Texas. Hay testing needed in East Texas East Texas fruit crop plentiful The Growing Climate Solutions was passed by the U.S. Senate recently. The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is coming up in Augus...
Texas Ag Today - July 5, 2021
July 05, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWest Texas saw 130 mph winds and massive downpours last week. Pork producers on the Texas High Plains find themselves having to keep up with events in California. Texas forage producers need to keep an eye out for one Bermuda grass pest that’s causing some problems this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 2, 2021
July 02, 2021 18:59 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas farmers have planted more wheat and sorghum and less cotton and corn. The situation isn’t perfect, but overall things continue to be good for pork producers in the Texas High Plains. Opening a meat packing plant isn't an easy endeavor. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - July 1, 2021
July 01, 2021 20:33 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas wheat harvest is 75 percent done. A leadership change is underway for Plains Cotton Growers as Steve Verret retires. The progress of West Texas cotton depends on when the crop was planted. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 20:09 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBMore big rainfall in the Texas Panhandle. A few things here or there can help or hurt ranchers profits. A wet spring helps farmers appreciate technology that may not have been invented with them in mind. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021 20:05 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThere are less hogs and pigs in Texas this year. Flies have are becoming a big problem this spring in the Texas panhandle. The Texas FFA State Officer team is wrapping up their year of service. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021 20:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBEliminating stepped up basis could be devastating for Texas farm and ranches. Things are looking much greener on the Texas High Plains, but ranchers there are warned not to get too enthusiastic. It is time once again for the annual Texas FFA Convention. The Central Texas Blacklands have been enjoying sunshine and summer. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 25, 2021
June 25, 2021 19:42 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas wheat harvest is past the halfway mark. WOTUS is rearing its ugly head once again. The Senate Ag Committee hosted a hearing this week on transparency in cattle marketing. An emergency rule implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will mean more testing for deer breeders.
Texas Ag Today - June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021 19:41 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, of Texas, was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau. Dr. Temple Grandin is scheduled to speak at the annual Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference in July in Monahans. Registration is underway for a Quail Research Field Day scheduled for June 30 near Stephenville. The Texas High Plains grain sorghum crop is off to a good start. Joint supplements are available for arthritis in dogs and cats.
Texas Ag Today - June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021 19:40 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThere's a move in Congress to increase the estate tax. A Texas Congressman is honored for his commitment to agriculture. A dry June is impacting corn and cotton on the Texas High Plains. Rain caused a tremendous amount of problems in part of the state. Hay testing is a must. Rebuilding pork consumption in key markets. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued an emergency order Tuesday aimed at preventing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Texas Ag Today - June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021 19:49 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBRecent rains have caused some disease in corn and grain sorghum on the Upper Gulf Coast. Texas feedyards are still working below break-evens. Medical screenings are encouraged as COVID lessens. It's baby bat season in Texas. And they face a number of threats.
Texas Ag Today - June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021 19:48 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Texas dairy industry is growing. Texas lawmakers passed a bill on ag education this session. Spring rains have improved grazing conditions across much of Texas. May rains helped improve sorghum and cotton in the Coastal Bend. If your horse is coughing, it could be asthma.
Texas Ag Today - June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021 20:11 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas sorghum harvest is about to begin in the Rio Grande Valley. High Plains sorghum farmers are having very little problem with the sugarcane aphid this year. All of the rain we’ve had over the last couple of months has made it hard to get hay baled. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021 20:37 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBStepped up basis could be devastating to Texas farms and ranches. Is it worth the risk to plant cotton late in June? Texas livestock producers can now get a permit to protect livestock from black vultures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.