Texas Agriculture Today
972 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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 - February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021 21:24 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas dairymen are dealing with the frigid weather. What effect is the freeze having on winter wheat in Texas? The freeze has put a damper on any prospect of corn planting in Central Texas for now, but that should change quickly. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021 20:59 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas ranchers should keep good records of livestock losses. There is one silver lining in all of this snow, sleet and ice. It’s bringing much needed moisture to areas of Texas that have been suffering from drought. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 22:10 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBKeep good records of livestock losses during this cold weather blast. The artic blast has put a damper on planting progress that was underway in South Texas. We produce a lot of beef in Texas, but we need a big world of customers to keep that beef business strong. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021 21:12 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Ogallala Aquifer is vital to the future of agriculture in the Texas High Plains. The Texas legislature is considering groundwater legislation to protect property owners. The cold weather may have put a damper on farm activity in most of Texas, but down near the border, farmers have been busy.
Texas Ag Today - February 11, 2021
February 11, 2021 20:53 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Eminent Domain debate continues in the Texas legislature. With calving season about to begin in Texas, more cows may need help this year. The Texas Beef Council met in Waco this week to discuss the Beef Industry Long Range Plan. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021 21:09 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCotton could make a run to one dollar a pound. Keeping cattle nourished is a challenge in the Texas High Plains right now thanks to the lingering drought. Planters have been rolling in the Rio Grande Valley. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 9, 2021
February 09, 2021 21:21 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBPlanters have been rolling in the Texas Coastal Bend. Extreme cold is moving into Texas and it’s hitting the High Plains first. Road maintenance is a big issue in rural Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 8, 2021
February 08, 2021 20:56 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBIf you plan to use auxin herbicides in the upcoming season, there are some important training sessions coming up. Texas cotton growers have a new FiberMax variety for 2021. Winter temperatures are on the way this week, but it’s not too early to be preparing for spring gardening in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 5, 2021
February 05, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas stock shows and rodeos are once again making big changes to their schedules. We may see a substantial increase in sorghum acres in the Texas High Plains this year. Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address Monday, and he included issues important to Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 4, 2021
February 04, 2021 21:13 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe sugarcane aphid caused big trouble with Texas sorghum a few years ago, but thankfully, those days are behind us. The Texas Beef Council has a new executive director. Soil moisture conditions in Central Texas look very good right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 3, 2021
February 03, 2021 21:21 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Senate Ag Committee approves Tom Vilsack's nomination. The Texas wheat crop is at a critical point in the growing season. South Texas row crop producers are ready to get seed in the ground. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 2, 2021
February 02, 2021 20:45 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat can be called meat in Texas? The Texas winter wheat crop is struggling with dry conditions. The 2020 corn crop faced it’s share of challenges here in Texas and around the country. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - February 1, 2021
February 01, 2021 21:11 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas spinach production is down this year. Coastal Bend farmers are busy with final land preparation for the 2021 crop. The LaNina weather pattern is expected to last through March. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021 21:15 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas sorghum farmers have a breakthrough technology available for 2021. Farmers and ranchers hope to get some help from the Texas legislature to control wild hogs. Sand burrs or grass burrs can be a troublesome weed in Texas pastures. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 28, 2021
January 28, 2021 21:22 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTom Vilsack is set to become the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Raising bison in Texas can be a way to diversify your ranch. Texas farmers are enjoying a nice spike in commodity prices right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 27, 2021
January 27, 2021 21:20 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBIs the cattle herd shrinking or expanding? An AgriLife official from the Texas High Plains will weigh in on agricultural air quality. The Texas sorghum industry is experiencing an upswing right now. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021 21:23 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTight wheat supplies are supporting prices. Will we see more soybeans in Texas in 2021? New cotton technology is a step closer to approval. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021 22:15 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas is getting 1.5 million to fight wild hogs. Cattle numbers in our Texas High Plains feedyards may be down for a while. Texas will be represented on a national task force on agricultural air quality. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021 20:50 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWill the beef industry get back to normal in 2021? It's a good time to sell corn, but not a good time to buy it. Eminent domain reform is big priority for Texas farmers and ranchers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021 20:53 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSouth Texas farmers are making preparations for the 2021 growing season. A major Texas High Plains cattle industry event is scheduled to make a comeback in April. There’s another option for Texas cattle raisers looking to diversify. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021 20:52 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBIt has been a great year for U.S. cotton exports. There are several things Texas High Plains farmers can do to improve soil health. Extreme South Texas has come through another cool down. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021 21:12 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAgriculture still has experienced leadership in Washington. Cover crops may help improve soil moisture in the Texas High Plains. There’s new technology available for Texas citrus producers. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021 20:07 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe first estimate of the 2021 cotton crop is out. The water challenges of the Texas High Plains are an issue in improving soil health in that part of the state. Texas farmers and ranchers took part in the business session of the recent American Farm Bureau convention. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021 21:04 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas Farm Bureau is watching out for agriculture in the Texas legislative session. High Plains corn farmers should take advantage of the good times while they last. Texas citrus growers are expected to produce more oranges and grapefruit this year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 21:13 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBRural Texans need more broadband access. Much of Texas saw a substantial snow fall earlier this week. What could redistricting mean for agriculture in the Texas High Plains? We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021 21:11 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBUSDA shocks the grain markets. The Texas legislative session is now underway in Austin. Livestock shows across Texas will have a different look here in 2021. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021 21:07 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe spring is the best time to price cotton in a La Nina year. Snow over the weekend was a welcome occurrence in the Texas High Plains. Water conservation is a big priority in Texas. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021 21:39 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBConducting farmer education meetings this winter is no easy task with COVID-19. A virtual American Farm Bureau convention highlights the need for rural broadband. Agricultural water conservation grants are available from the Texas Water Development Board. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 8, 2020
January 08, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe new Coronavirus relief package includes relief for cattle producers. Texas High Plains wheat growers are hoping the crop can rally from a tough start. Farmers in the Coastal Bend of Texas are making plans for the 2021 crop year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 7, 2021
January 07, 2021 21:16 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCorn futures hit the five dollar mark this week. Texas cattlemen in the High Plains should have a better in year in 2021. Dry weather continues to dominate Central Texas, despite recent rains. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 6, 2020
January 06, 2021 21:18 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWill Texas High Plains farmers go bigger for grain production in 2021? Winter wheat in the Rolling Plains of Texas is doing well so far this growing season. South Texas farmers and ranchers have closed the book on a very tough year. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 5, 2021
January 05, 2021 20:54 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBMore than 80 percent of Texas is suffering from drought. There's a lot going on with government programs right now. Corn rootworms can cause problems for Texas corn farmers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - January 4, 2020
January 04, 2021 20:25 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBIt’s a new year, with a new weather forecast. Farmers and livestock producers in the Texas High Plains are hearing some optimism on the economics of commodities produced there. 2020 was a tough year for agriculture on the southern plains of Texas. 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 Ag Today - January 1, 2021
January 01, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB2020 was not a particularly good year for peanuts in Texas, but a bright spot could be found in the High Plains. The Texas Tech School of veterinary medicine will soon interview applicants for its inaugural class. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Beef Checkoff are looking forward to 2021. 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 Ag Today - December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020 21:03 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will be smaller in 2021. A Texas working dog is a finalist for the farm dog of the year contest. Hay feeding season is underway, and its important to know what nutrients are in that hay before you feed it. 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 Ag Today - December 30, 2020
December 30, 2020 21:07 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWe may see more sorghum acres in the Texas Panhandle next year. The Texas rice industry donated over 100,000 servings of rice to feed hungry Texans. Cotton farmers are finding a stronger market as the 2020 harvest wraps up. 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 Ag Today - December 29, 2020
December 29, 2020 20:35 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas red meat production is down. Texas rice farmers donated thousands of pounds of rice to a Central Texas food bank. Now is the time to start making selections for your 2021 garden and landscape plans. 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 Ag Today - December 28, 2020
December 28, 2020 21:08 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBPresident Trump has signed the latest coronavirus relief bill. When it comes to water, Texas panhandle farmers are having to think outside the box. A Texas company is a semifinalist in a national ag competition. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - December 25, 2020
December 25, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas cattle producers have a new way to market their beef. The US Fish and Wildlife service announced it will leave the monarch butterfly off of the endangered species list. The US Department of Agriculture has published its final rule clarifying definitions in the Packers and Stockyards act. 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 Ag Today - December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020 21:26 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBGrowing corn on the Texas High Plains is getting harder. Four Texans were appointed to the Cattlemen's Beef Board. 2020 has been a interesting year for the gardening and horticulture industry in Texas. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - December 23, 2020
December 23, 2020 22:11 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBInsight on planning for the 2021 crop season is available. Texas cotton farmers have some new varieties to choose from. Central Texas is finally getting some typical winter weather. 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 Ag Today - December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020 21:20 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been pushed back to May. Preparations are underway for the 2021 crop year in West Texas. Texas cotton farmers will have access to some new varieties for 2021. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020 21:25 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA Texan is reappointed to the National Sorghum Checkoff Board. 2020 will go down as a very dry year for most of Texas, including the Coastal Bend. Staying safe during the remaining holiday season. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020 21:14 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas wheat crop is looking better than expected, considering the drought conditions across the state. The coronavirus pandemic changed how beef checkoff programs were implemented in 2020. Soil testing is the first step to improving fertilizer use and forage production. 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 Ag Today - December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020 20:57 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe disastrous year for Texas cotton is one reason cotton prices are rising. Winter officially gets underway next week. So what kind of winter can Texas cattlemen expect? The Texas sheep market has been excellent here in 2020 and it keeps climbing. 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 Ag Today - December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 20:48 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBTexas feedlots are still operating in the red. The Supreme Court weighs in on a Texas water dispute. The only thing that stays the same is that things change, and that’s definitely true in agriculture. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020 20:55 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe wheat industry ends 2020 on a positive note. Keeping kids safe on the farm is a year round priority. It’s the time of year for gift giving. So what can you get your favorite gardner? 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 Ag Today - December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 21:07 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas 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.
Texas Ag Today - December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020 20:26 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCotton 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.
Texas Ag Today - December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020 21:21 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTom 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.