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 - June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is on for 2021. Triple digit heat is allowing cotton planting to get caught up in Texas. If you thought the WOTUS rule was dead, think again. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021 20:18 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas wheat harvest is way behind schedule, and that's causing sprouting problems in some areas of the state. Information provided by the West Texas Mesonet serves many important purposes. Surveys are important when buying land in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 14, 2021
June 14, 2021 19:58 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAreas along the Texas Gulf Coast have received nearly 3 feet of rain in the last two months, and that’s causing plenty of problems. Mother Nature has caused several delays in both planting and harvesting on the Texas Rolling Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021 19:34 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThings are looking greener on the Texas High Plains, but ranchers should still prepare for the next drought. Wet fields could be hampering Central Texas farming and ranching. The Environmental Protection Agency will change the definition of Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) once again. JBS reportedly paid $11 million to hackers. Calves born in a difficult birth could be at risk for other problems.
Texas Ag Today - June 10, 2021
June 10, 2021 19:29 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTexas Panhandle sorghum growers have new options to fight weeds. Pastures are greening up in the Coastal Bend. There are opportunities for Texas farmers and ranchers who have older diesel equipment and are looking to trade it in. There are more calls for transparency in beef cattle marketing.
Texas Ag Today - June 9, 2021
June 09, 2021 19:42 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBWet weather, and some drought, on the Texas High Plains has led to some crop insurance claims. Hurricane season is here. Onion season is over in the Rio Grande Valley. Watermelons in the valley may be impacted by recent rains. The three-feet of rain the Port Lavaca area received since April 30 is impacting cattle and crops. It's Sea Turtle Week! There are several things you can do to protect the endangered species.
Texas Ag Today - June 8, 2021
June 08, 2021 19:56 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBRain has delayed wheat harvest in parts of Texas. There are several factors that may cause your horse to be overweight. A long-time supporter of Texas wildlife and conservation is being recognized.
Texas Ag Today - June 7, 2021
June 07, 2021 19:26 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe State Fair of Texas will return in 2021. Thirty percent of Texas' cotton crop is rated very poor to poor, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. While the rain has been mostly beneficial on the Texas High Plains, hail means some farmers will have to replant. There's a new chairman on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Texas Ag Today - June 4, 2021
June 04, 2021 19:42 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBFarm Bureaus across the nation are urging the Biden administration to take action. A new Cacique plant in the Texas Panhandle will benefit the Texas dairy industry. Some lucky anglers will win a new truck, boat and trailer this summer. Horse owners should continue to protect their horses against West Nile Virus.
Texas Ag Today - June 3, 2021
June 03, 2021 20:03 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThere's a new tool in the fight against wild hogs. The recent rains in the Texas High Plains have brought both good and bad to the area. There are both planting and harvesting delays on the Texas Rolling Plains due to the recent rainfall. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 2, 2021
June 02, 2021 20:26 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe JBS cyber attack has had far reaching impacts on meat production around the globe. The late springtime rain continues to fall in Central Texas. A prolonged rainy spell for the Texas High Plains has complicated things for cotton growers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - June 1, 2021
June 01, 2021 20:29 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThere are some potential market moving events coming up soon in the corn market. May was a wet month across Texas. It has been a cooler than normal spring in Texas this year, so how has that affected spring gardening? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021 19:39 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBRed meat production in Texas took a drop last month. Corn and wheat prices have taken a drop lately, but Texas farmers can still make a profit if they can make a crop. There will soon be more opportunities to improve wildlife habitat here in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 19:45 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe State Senate unanimously passed Eminent Domain reform legislation. The pandemic has caused consumers to cook more beef at home. The Central Texas Blacklands has finally received good rain across the entire region. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 20:21 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas peach crop is looking good, despite Mother Nature's wrath. Beef demand is strong right now, thanks to expanding consumer outreach for the product. Hurricane season is right around the corner and South Texas farmers are hoping to get a break this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 20:20 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWhile the rain has been a welcome development in the Texas panhandle, the storms did their share of damage to newly planted cotton. When buying rural land, remember the real estate rule: location, location location. East Texas agriculture is struggling with the spring weather. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 20:19 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSpring planting in the Texas panhandle isn’t really off to a fast start thanks to the rain, but most farmers are probably ok with that. Is now the time to buy rural land? Recent rains have improved crop and grazing conditions across most of south Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021 19:56 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSome areas of Texas have gone from a drought to a downpour. Most farmers and ranchers are glad to get the recent rains, but it seems there’s always a downside when storms pass through. Recent rains may have taken our minds off the drought for a while, but it could be back quickly. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021 19:37 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBMother Nature has played havoc with Texas farmers and ranchers here in 2021. You can grow a lot of things here in Texas, but if you’re going to survive, you need to grow what works for the market. It’s been a roller coaster year for Texas wheat farmers to finally get to harvest. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021 20:10 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSpring storms have brought both beneficial rain and unwanted hail to Texas, but most farmers will take the storms over the drought any day. With the price of some fertilizers up more than 40 percent this year, it makes sense to look for alternatives. Winter Story Uri killed a lot of landscape plants across Texas, and most of those will need to be replaced. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021 20:16 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Texas wheat harvest is underway with very mixed results. The rainfall has been a welcome development for sorghum growers in the Texas Panhandle, but soil temperatures are still a bit cool to get seed in the ground. The Biden Administration’s 30 by 30 report has the attention of America’s farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 19:35 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas Congressman Kevin Brady says it's time for the Biden Administration's moratorium on trade agreements to end. It seems that meat packers have all of the control in the beef business right now. We’re seeing cases of anthrax pop up here in Texas, so it’s a good idea to vaccinate your cattle if you’re in an anthrax prone area. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 19:54 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHigh sorghum prices should result in more sorghum acreage in Texas this year. All of Texas agriculture is focused on the weather right now. West Texas has seen some rain over the past few days, but there’s still a huge moisture deficit as planting gets underway. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 19:50 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTexas wheat harvest is beginning, but it may be a crop to forget. The Texas House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved Eminent Domain reform legislation. The spring sweet onion harvest has begun in the Rio Grande Valley, and the watermelon harvest will start soon. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 20:42 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Cattlemen's Beef Board has openings for Texas cattle producers. A prevention and treatment plan can help minimize economic losses caused by internal parasites in cattle. Planters are starting to roll in West Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 19:40 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBLess than half of Texas is now under drought. Texas wheat harvest is underway. Cotton farmers set to evaluate new seed varieties. Be careful taking your dog to dog parks. It's sea turtle nesting season in Texas.
Texas Ag Today - May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 20:27 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThere are some new numbers that may help determine what normal weather is in the Texas panhandle. Texas peanut farmers are expected to plant fewer acres this year. Much of Texas has gotten rain over the last week and that’s especially true in the Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021 20:09 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas livestock investigators are investing in new technology. Beef packers are making near record profits right now, but why is that? There’s a big tradeoff when producing high quality hay versus producing a large quantity of hay. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 7, 2021
May 07, 2021 19:50 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas pecan production was higher in 2020, but producers received less money for their crop. Life is dangerous every day for ranchers on the border. It’s looking like this may not be a very good wheat crop in the Texas High Plains. Eminent Domain reform is making its way through the Texas Legislature. We’ll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 6, 2021
May 06, 2021 19:55 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Green New Deal is back. Farmers now need to use a buffering agent when applying dicamba. Its shaping up to be a challenging year for raising cattle on the Texas High Plains. Reducing internal parasites in cattle is critical to ensuring their health and productivity. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 5, 2021
May 05, 2021 20:01 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe historic 6666 Ranch has a new owner. The potential for a profitable cotton crop is very good right now. The corn crop in the Central Texas Blacklands is up and growing quickly. Texas ranchers along the Mexican border are facing a crisis. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 4, 2021
May 04, 2021 20:29 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe influx of illegal immigrants is causing South Texas ranchers to fear for their safety. Corn prices have hit 9 year highs, but Texas corn farmers may still face a very challenging year thanks to the weather. This is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we commend the hard working Texas agriculture teachers across the state. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - May 3, 2021
May 03, 2021 19:54 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBNew videos and personal accounts from farmers and ranchers impacted by the southern border crisis describe an overwhelming and often dangerous situation that must be addressed. The rebound in the hog market is good news for the Texas Panhandle economy. Severe weather has popped up in many areas of Texas over the past month.
Texas Ag Today - April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021 19:41 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA program seeks to honor Texas farms and ranchers that have stayed in agricultural production for a century or longer. A popular Texas beef conference brought in hundreds of people from a dozen states. Landowners can sign up for a program that allows extended hunting seasons and encourages wildlife and habitat conservation.
Texas Ag Today - April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 19:51 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe drought has eased somewhat in Texas, but it's still very widespread. Drought was a hot topic at the big Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian this week. Recent cold temperatures have slowed the beginning of spring planting for farmers on the Texas Southern Plains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021 20:20 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBTexas wheat crop condition ratings fall following last week's freezing temperatures. The future of groundwater supplies in the Texas High Plains is a top concern for most any farmer there. Onion harvest is getting underway in extreme south Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021 20:19 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSorghum exports are setting new records. The Texas dairy industry is expanding, but it’s a careful balance to keep from oversupplying the market. Feral hogs are a problem across Texas, and East Texas is no exception. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 26, 2021
April 26, 2021 20:59 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCongress considers rural broadband expansion. As the dairy business continues to expand in Texas, the biggest player of all is the Texas High Plains. Scattered showers across the Coastal Bend have provided some temporary relief from drought. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 19:50 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas farmers have use of newly registered dicamba products this year. The state legislature is considering legislation to clarify labeling on fake meat. There may not be much profit to be made in the cattle business this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 20:15 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBOnly one member of the Texas congressional delegation is on an agriculture committee. As Texas High Plains farmers begin to get the 2021 crop in the ground, the economic outlook is only getting better. With the focus on Earth Day this week, farmers and ranchers are making their case as the original environmentalists. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021 18:54 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCold temperatures threaten the Texas wheat crop. The drought continues to spread across Texas. Nearly 40 million dollars were lost to defaulted livestock payments over the last 10 years, but there’s a new law that aims to fix that. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021 20:23 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas gets a new cheese plant. Fed cattle prices have improved recently, but times still remain tough for Texas feedyards. Texas livestock producers will benefit from new dealer trust laws. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021 20:33 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAn important deadline for Texas landowners is approaching fast. Livestock sellers now have more protection if a buyer defaults on payment. Plastic contamination remains a major headache for the cotton industry. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021 19:46 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBFarm animal liability legislation has cleared the Texas House of Representatives. The Texas Department of Transportation is planting milkweed and other pollinator-friendly plants. The Hemphill County Beef Conference is back after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic. There's help out there for Texas farmers interested in growing hemp.
Texas Ag Today - April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021 19:34 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas farmers will plant more sorghum acres in 2021. There has been a big rise in US beef exports to China in recent months. There is a high demand for agricultural education teachers here in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021 20:44 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCorn planting is over half complete in Texas. Texas sorghum farmers will benefit from a new partnership. Cotton planting is underway in the Central Texas Blacklands. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas drought continues to spread. With the drought worsening on the Texas High plains, will there be enough moisture to get spring planting started? It’s been about two months since winter Storm Uri blasted the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021 20:15 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWater availability is constant challenge on the Texas High Plains. Texas cotton growers gathered in Lubbock over the weekend after a one year hiatus. Drought conditions continue to intensify in the Texas Coastal Bend. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 9, 2021
April 09, 2021 18:49 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHow are grazing conditions in the Texas panhandle? Water legislation is under consideration in the Texas legislature. Urban Texans are buying acres in the country at a rapid rate. Spring is in full swing in East Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - April 8, 2021
April 08, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDrought continues to expand across Texas. The expansion of veterinary education opportunities at West Texas A&M University in Canyon is moving forward. The Southern Plains of Texas has received some welcome moisture recently that has helped spring planting prospects. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.