Texas Agriculture Today
957 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 - November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020 21:01 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas High Plains feedlots are still losing money, but not as much as they were earlier this year. It’s been a roller coaster type of year for Texas peanut farmers. Cotton harvest is underway in the rolling plains of Texas, 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 - November 17, 2020
November 17, 2020 21:13 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThree young couples top the list of the best young farmers in Texas. Peanut yields in Texas have been down this year due to drought, but along the Red River, they’re looking good. 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 - November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020 21:07 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe reopening of a lamb processing plant in San Angelo is progressing. The 2020 sorghum crop in south Texas saw record yields in some areas. There are some beautiful colors in Texas at this time of the year. 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 - November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 20:18 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas A&M is helping farmers keep better records. There are several tools Texas ranchers can use to reduce their risk in the face of drought, high winds and other factors. The Texas dairy industry is launching a new supply management program in the spring. 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 - November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020 20:58 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAgricultural education and the FFA are great sources for STEM learning in Texas. Nearly 70 percent of Texas is experiencing abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions. There will be some major changes in agricultural leadership in the next Congress. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020 21:03 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBPlains Cotton Growers is suing the Environmental Protection Agency. USDA released new crop estimates. Wheat planting continues in the Central Texas Blacklands. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020 21:02 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDrought expands in Texas. The 2020 Texas rice crop produced exceptional yields. The water dispute between the US and Mexico has been settled, while south Texas fruit harvest gets underway. 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 - November 9, 2020
November 09, 2020 21:19 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHow will the election affect the commodity markets? Coastal bend farmers and ranchers are facing intensifying drought conditions in that part of Texas. Texas cotton growers are still getting the 2020 crop out of the field, but it’s already time to start choosing varieties for next year’s crop. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - November 6, 2020
November 06, 2020 20:14 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWe may see more sorghum planted in the Texas High Plains next year. What can livestock producers do to minimize drought risk? Annual ryegrass is a commonly used winter forage in east Texas, but it can be a problem for hay producers. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - November 5, 2020
November 05, 2020 20:38 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThanksgiving turkeys will cost more this year. Farmers are getting an idea of the damage caused to crops by the recent ice and snow storm in the panhandle and southern plains. The price for Texas wethers or muttons has increased lately. 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 - November 4, 2020
November 04, 2020 21:16 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas High Plains cotton appears to have made it through last week's cold front in relatively decent shape. Fruit and sugarcane harvest is underway in deep south Texas. How is the coronavirus affecting Texas Agriculture? 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 - November 3, 2020
November 03, 2020 20:56 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDrought continues to spread in Texas. The 2020 census is wrapped up and Texas stands to gain from the growth in our state’s population. The end of October marks a transition in gardening here in Texas. 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 - November 2, 2020
November 02, 2020 20:35 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Commodity Classic will not be held in San Antonio. The impacts of La Nina are being felt across the entire state of Texas. West Texas A&M University is home to a new research project that has implications for both animal health and human medicine. 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 - October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020 19:23 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA record freeze in the Panhandle brings much-needed moisture. Advances in technology could help farmers find lost livestock. China has made big progress in meeting their obligations to purchase US farm products under the Phase One trade deal. 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 - October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020 20:17 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas has a new NRCS State Conservationist. Corn diseases on the Texas upper Gulf coast were very bad this year. The seasons are definitely changing, and that is very apparent in the central Texas blacklands. 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 - October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020 20:04 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas farmers can use dicamba next year. There may be ice in the panhandle, but the Rio Grande Valley has been dealing with 90 degree days. Texas farmers can now sign up to participate in the US Cotton Trust protocol. 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 - October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020 20:47 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBAnother record Cattle on Feed report. Harvest is moving forward on the Southern plains of Texas, while cold temperatures have moved in. There are several things to be aware of when improving forages on rural property. 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 - October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 19:45 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas farmers get help through CFAP 2. Dry weather trends continue to be a concern for coastal bend farmers and ranchers. New plantings on rural property can be an opportunity to enhance the property’s value. 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 - October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020 20:13 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBMexico lives up to its water commitment. There are more wild hogs in Texas than in any other state, and the population is growing. Texas Tech University is now accepting applications for the inaugural class at its new school of veterinary medicine. 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 - October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020 20:16 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDeadlines are set for Texas farmers and ranchers to apply for the EQIP program. Texas farmers are using cover crops successfully. Cold weather is moving into Texas, so it’s time to start winterizing landscape equipment. 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 - October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 20:10 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas Cattle Feeders Association has a new chairman. It’s wheat planting time in Texas, but the weather is not exactly cooperating. When is comes to growing corn, Texas farmers have a lot of technology to choose from. 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 - October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020 20:29 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTexas drought continues to expand. This was the first year farmers could grow hemp legally in Texas. And it turns out that not many farmers wanted to try it. Texas schools benefit from USDA grants. 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 - October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020 20:04 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA retiring Texas congressman has a special request. A Texas port is getting an upgrade, and that's good news for Texas farmers. Fall is here and it's time to prepare plants for the Texas winter. 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 - October 16, 2020
October 16, 2020 19:14 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWheat prices continue to climb higher. The new Texas Tech University Vet School is on track and on schedule. Cotton ginning is finished in the Rio Grande Valley, while citrus harvest is about to begin. The American Farm Bureau Convention is going virtual. We'll 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 Ag Today - October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020 20:17 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBLamb prices are looking good for Texas sheep producers. The Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has been cancelled for 2021 but the San Antonio Stock show and Rodeo will be held. Coastal bend farmers and ranchers are staying busy here in October. Fungicides can be an important tool in producing corn here Texas. We'll have those stories, plus the latest news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a complete look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - October 14, 2020
October 14, 2020 20:11 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show is cancelled, but educational events will continue. A Texas congressman is asking USDA to open more Farm Service Agency offices. Harvest is well underway in west Texas. There’s new grain sorghum technology available to Texas farmers. 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 - October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020 20:06 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCotton production takes a sharp drop in Texas this year. Fall armyworms can take out entire fields of Bermuda grass and many other crops. The world record longhorn bull is found right here in 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 - October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020 20:27 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Texas Beef Council has a new Executive Vice President. Mexico isn’t living up to its end of a water treaty, and it’s costing Rio Grande Valley Farmers. Sorghum is becoming a more versatile crop. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has resources available for at home learning. which can help parents and teachers looking for educational content. We'll have those stories, news from Washington, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas...
Texas Ag Today - October 9, 2020
October 09, 2020 20:24 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe 2021 Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is cancelled. Texas Beef Council Executive Vice President Richard Wortham is retiring after a long career of promoting Texas Beef. Corn prices are rallying for Texas corn farmers. 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 - October 8, 2020
October 08, 2020 19:29 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThis is National 4-H week in Texas. A team of Texas veterinarians is helping California recover from massive wildfires. The learning curve for producing and processing industrial hemp is steep. Drought conditions have improved in one part of Texas, while getting worse in others. 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 - October 7, 2020
October 07, 2020 19:46 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe excitement over growing hemp in Texas is gone as prices tumble. USDA is working on challenges facing rural and underserved Texas communities. Lightweight cows are getting hit with big discounts at Texas auction barns this fall. A big Texas farm show has been cancelled, but farm webinars continue. 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 - October 6, 2020
October 06, 2020 19:44 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCould smoke from the California wildfires affect cotton production here in Texas? The Texas panhandle has endured a brutal summer, and cattlemen there are now finding out how much those hot, dry conditions affected their herds. The show goes on in Waco at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, with a special collaboration with the State Fair 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 Tod...
Texas Ag Today - October 5, 2020
October 05, 2020 20:08 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBHarvest 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 Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - October 2, 2020
October 02, 2020 19:25 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe 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.
Texas Ag Today - October 1, 2020
October 01, 2020 19:51 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBCotton 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020 19:49 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWith 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 at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020 20:05 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBThere 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 Ag Today - September 28, 2020
September 28, 2020 20:20 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBTexas 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 25, 2020
September 25, 2020 19:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBA 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 markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020 20:08 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBThe 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 23, 2020
September 23, 2020 20:08 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThe 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 Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - September 22, 2020
September 22, 2020 19:44 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBWild 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 markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - September 21, 2020
September 21, 2020 19:34 - 22 minutes - 31 MBCFAP 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020 20:11 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBDrought 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 Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - September 17, 2020
September 17, 2020 19:57 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBThe 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020 19:50 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIt'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.
Texas Ag Today - September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020 19:51 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThe 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 14, 2020
September 14, 2020 20:21 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThe 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 markets on today's episode of Texas Ag Today.
Texas Ag Today - September 11, 2020
September 11, 2020 19:51 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWe 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.
Texas Ag Today - September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020 20:33 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBCold 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.