Texas Agriculture Today

*The cattle market has recovered and rebounded.   

*A steer in Briscoe County has tested positive for anthrax.  

*Second and third year veterinary students can apply for the Texas Farm Bureau’s rural veterinary scholarship.

*There have been many improvements in cattle handling.  

*The Endangered Species Act has affected pesticide usage.  

*A group of Texas farmers and ranchers are in California this week. 

*January is junior livestock show time in the Coastal Bend.  

*New traceability rules went into effect about a year ago. 

*Texas continues to prepare for the screwworm.  

*Applications are open for the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program.  

*The National Cotton Council is surveying growers for the 2026 NCC Planting Intentions report.  

*The corn leaf hopper could be a problem in the upcoming growing season.  

*There are a lot of farm policy challenges coming in 2026.  

*The Trump administration has released new dietary guidelines for Americans.  

*The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is up for review in 2026.

*Culling some ewes may benefit your sheep operation.  

*The U.S. cow herd may be stabilizing.  

*China plans to levy new tariffs on U.S. beef.  

*A Texan is now the Chief Economist at USDA. 

*There is a strong interest in planting corn in the Texas High Plains this year.  

*There are a lot of factors that determine the price of fertilizer.  

*USDA is preparing for the 2027 Census of Agriculture.  

*Eligible farmers and ranchers are now invited to apply for specific disaster relief. 

*Stringhalt is a neuromuscular disease in horses.  

*Staffing shortages are a challenge for the Farm Service Agency.   

*The Livestock Marketing Association is working to secure more flexibility for livestock haulers.  

*With current cattle prices, it’s very important to make sure every cow has a calf.  

*Could Congress finally approve year-round E15 gasoline?  

*We do not produce enough lamb meat in the U.S. to keep up with the demand for it.  

*Shivers is an equine disease common in larger horses. 

*Beef production is expected to drop again in 2026.  

*The annual report for the U.S. cotton trust protocol was recently released.  

*There is a surplus of silage in the Texas High Plains.  

*New corn technology is constantly being developed.  

*We now know more about the Farm Bridge Assistance Program payment rates.  

*Flies can be a year-round problem in Texas, so it’s important to have a year-round control program.  

*Keeping water sources flowing can be a major task during the winter.  

*The payment rates are out for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.  

*USDA has had a quick response to last week’s screwworm detection in northern Mexico.  

*Trucking regulations have a big impact on livestock auction markets.

*The outlook for row crops on the Texas High Plains looks similar to this past year.  

*Farm labor is a continuing challenge for the Texas pork industry.  

*New trade agreements are good news for U.S. corn growers.  

*Farmers in the Texas Rolling Plains are trying to figure out what to...

*Another case of New World screwworms was detected in northern Mexico.  

*There are fewer hogs and pigs in Texas.  

*2025 was year of mixed results for agriculture.

*Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers have experienced unseasonably warm temperatures recently.  

*Farmers and ranchers are hoping for a good forecast for the new year.  

*The U.S. and Canada are gearing up to review the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.  

*Weed pressure can get ahead of you fast.  

*Coccidiosis can be an issue in post weaned calves.  

*Congress has earmarked money to pay for electronic ID tags.  

*Texas dairies produced more milk with more cattle last month.  

*Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced an investment of $1.4 billion to improve rural health care across the state.

*How much output per acre do organic cotton farmers produce?  

*The annual Blacklands Income and Growth conference is next week in Central Texas. 

*USDA has released a new agricultural trade forecast.  

*2026 brings a new year for Texas gardens and landscapes.  

*Another medication has been approved for treatme...

*We have more time to prepare for the New World screwworm.   

*USDA is not considering any additional aid for farmers.  

*Texas teachers can sign up for a free accurate ag book.

*How does the budget for organic cotton compare to conventional cotton?

*Rural land sales were active this past fall.  

*The U.S. has a new chief ag trade negotiator.  

*The 64th annual Blackland Income Growth conference is coming up in Central Texas.  

*As temperature gets colder, stress on cattle increases.  

*New Farm Service Agency County Committees take office this week.  

*The push continues to keep E15 ethanol in gas pumps year-round.    

*Organic cotton brings a premium price, but there are rules you have to follow.  

*The fall of 2025 brought some good land sales for hunting and recreation.  

*A Texan will once again lead food safety at USDA.  

*2025 was a dry year for Deep South Texas.  

*Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported in an East Texas commercial poultry flock.  

*What are the net effects of President Trump’s tariffs?  

*USDA is preparing for its next Agricultural Resource Management survey.   

*Cody and Erica Archie have been named Texas Farm Bureau’s “Texas Ag Influencer of the Year.”

*Micronutrients are important for cotton.  

*Some farmers weren’t always farmers.  

*A key deadline is coming up for NRCS conservation programs.

*The White House has delayed a decision about monarchs.  

*Cotton gins are running on the South Plains of Texas while the harvest wraps up.

*Feral hogs are...

*Cattle supplies may get tighter in 2026.   

*Animal behavior specialist Temple Grandin would like to change the way we think about thinking.

*Agricultural trade has a lot of acronyms.

*Voluntary country of origin labeling will face stronger enforcement in 2026.  

*Proper nutrition for the cow herd is so important as we move into the coldest time of the year.  

*Careful antibiotic use is important in both human and animal medicine.  

*It has been a busy year for the Texas Farm Service Agency.   

*Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine is launching its first food animal residency program.   

*2026 may put drought conditions behind us for a while.

*Temple Grandin is a world-renowned animal behavior specialist.

*High fertilizer prices are an incentive to make sure you’re applying exactly what your crop needs.  

*New trade deals are beneficial for sorghum growers.  

*As the year draws to a close, farmers and ranchers in the Coastal Bend have a lot to be t...

*Feedlot inventories continue to drop.  

*USDA’s NRCS has set a single deadline for farmers and ranchers to sign up for conservation programs.  

*The application period for the Texas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is now open. 

*The beef industry has made massive improvements in the quality of beef sold to consumers.  

*A new pasture herbicide will be available for forage producers.  

*Economic assistance is available for milk and grain losses.  

*Fertilization of winter pastures should be based on soil tests.  

*Researchers are studying h...

*El Nino is moving into Texas.  

*A big chunk of Texas is still dealing with drought.  

*The Beltwide Cotton Conferences are coming to Texas.

*It has been an eventful year for Texas High Plains cattle feeders.  

*It’s a new season for livestock across Texas.  

*Nine U.S. lawmakers from Texas are not seeking reelection to Congress.  

*As the new year approaches, there are both good and bad things happening in the Texas Rolling Plains.

*Safety is a major concern in racehorses.  

*2026 doesn’t look like a profitable year for corn production.  

*Free RFID tags are available for hog producers.  

*Texas rice acreage took a big drop this year.

*Weeds can steal a lot of moisture if they get out of control.  

*China is not fulfilling their Phase One trade agreement commitments. 

*USDA is making some changes to federal crop insurance.  

*If you have a gardener in your life, there are some great choices for Christmas gifts.  

*As the weather turns colder, the chances of BRD get h...

*There may be profitable cotton prices in 2026.  

*U.S. farmers bought fewer tractors and combines last month.  

*The American Sheep Industry Association is asking the federal government to investigate lamb imports.

*It’s been about a year since avian influenza has been found in a Texas dairy herd.

*New cotton varieties will be available for 2026 for the Texas High Plains.  

*USDA is making some updates to federal crop insurance.  

*Central Texas is experiencing a typical cool and wet December. 

*GastroGuard is used to treat st...

*2026 could be another good year for Texas weather.   

*U.S. corn exports are well above last years’ pace.  

*Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller is asking the Trump administration to consider letting Mexican rodeo calves cross the border. 

*Feedyards in the Texas Panhandles have very low inventories.  

*Central Texas cotton farmers have some new varieties to consider for next year.  

*An important piece of milk legislation has cleared an important hurdle.  

*Colder weather has arrived in South Texas.  

*There are several things you can do to help...

*Mexico should begin delivering water to the Rio Grande Valley this week.   

*Fed cattle prices have been rising recently.  

*Texas farmers have tested new cotton varieties for 2026.  

*HPAI has been found in a commercial poultry flock in East Texas.  

*World wheat production is at record levels.

*Regenerative medicine is becoming more popular in horses.

*More approved drug treatments are needed to battle screwworms.  

*The reorganization of USDA is underway.  

*Highland Dairy’s East Texas plant expansion in Tyler is scheduled to begin operations early next year.

*Ag producers in the Texas High Plains have an opportunity to earn a lot of CEUs this week.

*New equipment innovations for Texas farmers will hit the market in 2026.  

*Could lower farm equipment costs be ahead?  

*Now is the time to prune trees in Texas.  

*Regenerative medicine is becoming more common in horse

*Mealybugs are attacking Texas pastures.  

*U.S. organic farmers will soon receive a letter from the National Agricultural Statistics Service.  

*Cargill has no plans to close beef processing plants.

*It’s a slow time for farm equipment sales.  

*Trade negotiations continue with China.  

*Several Texans were in the room when President Trump announced the $12 billion aid package for farmers.  

*Farmers and ranchers in the Texas Coastal Bend area are hoping for more rainfall this month.

*Lice are common in Texas cattle herds during the wint...

*The Texas grain harvest is almost done.  

*Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is showing up in wild birds.  

*The Texas Wheat Producers Board presented the  Texas Wheat Legacy Award to wheat breeder Dr. Jackie Rudd. 

*Regaining access to China is good news for Texas sorghum growers.  

*High input costs continue, with fertilizer playing a major role.  

*Regenerative agriculture is getting a funding boost.  

*Many Texas soils are acidic. 

*Gastric ulcers are a major problem in horses.  

*The Livestock Protection Program proved its worth this year.  

*Texas cotton acreage will continue to be lower than past years.

*Silage demand has been growing in the Texas Panhandle, but it may slow down this year.

*This was a very good year for grain production both here in Texas and across the nation.  

*The Trump administration is pushing out 12 billion dollars in financial assistance for the nation’s farmers.  

*Cattle nutrition is very important as we enter the coldest months of the year.  

*Fall and winter are the mo...

*President Trump puts the pressure on Mexico to send water to the Rio Grande Valley.  

*Drought conditions are improving across Texas.  

*The Food and Drug Administration has approved another product to treat and control screwworms.

*2026 is likely to be another tough year for Texas farmers.  

*Grain harvest is wrapping up across the country.  

*The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are investigating the food supply chain.  

*A national political pundit spoke to Texas farmers and ranchers last weekend.  

*President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers.  

*Texas weather conditions in 2025 were very unexpected. 

*This has been a volatile year for cattle prices.

*A Virginia cattleman will take the helm of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association next year.  

*The EPA is now accepting comments for its new Waters of the U.S. rule.  

*Cotton strippers are finding good yields in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*Veterinary oversight is helpful when transitioning cattle from fall to winter.  

*Cotton harvest is wrapping up in the northern Texas Panhandle.  

*Rising crop prices and improved export prospects have improved farmers’ outlook.  

*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is giving over $30 million to educational programming and scholarships. 

*This year’s Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show was attended by thousands of people, including the famous animal behavior specialist Temple Grandin.  

*A global sorghum conference is coming to Texas.  

*The Edwards aquifer in South Texas is at its lowest level in 35 years.

*Ensuring an agricultural workforce remains a top priori...

*Strong demand is supporting corn prices.  

*There are signs that cow herd rebuilding is underway.

*The growing importance of beef on dairy calves represents a historic change for Texas High Plains feedlots.  

*The latest beef and pork export numbers are out.  

*Another case of New World screwworms has been detected in northern Mexico.  

*We’ve had a good cotton harvest in the Texas Southern Plains.  

*There are some specific tests you should ask for when getting a forage analysis on your hay.  

*Rio Grande Valley citrus trees are suffering from a lack of water.  

*Texas A&M is adding a new meat science and technology center in Bryan.   

*The Trump administration is expected to announce an aid package for farmers next week.

*What’s the status of cow herd rebuilding in the Texas Panhandle? 

*Interest rates are moving lower.  

*The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids act is moving through Congress.  

*Central Texas is warmer and drier than usual this year.  

*Analyzing your hay is important to determi...

*Texas cotton production is up, but acreage is down.  

*Money is allocated for electronic ID tags.  

*Texas feedlot inventories are much lower than a year ago.

*A tight cattle supply is one of the biggest issues in the cattle industry.  

*South Texas harvested an above average cotton crop this year.  

*USDA is taking several actions to reduce costs for small beef processors.  

*There’s a new website focusing on screwworms.  

*The sorghum industry is struggling.  

*USDA is estimating an increase in wheat yields and production.

*It’s important for farmers in the Texas High Plains to conserve water.  

*Dry conditions will continue across Texas in December.  

*Texas Farm Bureau continues to advocate for an updated Farm Bill.  

*Coastal Bend farmers have something to be thankful about.  

*The neurologic form of equine herpes virus was recently discovered in Texas.  

*Texas Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting is coming up. 

*An equine virus outbreak has horse owners concerned.

*Finding information on the federal government’s efforts to combat New World Screwworms just got a lot easier.

*The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show is just around the corner.

*Goat owners should look for minerals that are palatable and affordable. 

*A record high corn crop is coming in this year.

*Farmers who grow wheat in the Texas High Plains have a wide variety of ways they can market that crop. Unfortunately, none of their options look particularly strong right now. 

*The Texas Farm Bureau board recently discussed the need for economic assistance with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. 

*USDA recently released its first Cattle on Feed report since September. 

*Management and early life conditions are critical to a calf’s success.

*The administration is reportedly considering potential trade aid for farmers.

*There are some changes to the Livestock Risk Protection Program.

*It’s an unfortunate time for a dry spell on the Texas High Plains. 

*A global agricultural science company continues to develop tools to help address the ongoing water situation in Texas. 

*There are a lack of veterinarians practicing on livestock.

*Cattle feeders react to Tyson’s announcement. 

*The Texas cotton crop is a much smaller one than we've seen in the past.

*The new chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation shares his goals.

*The Texas Farm Bureau board of directors traveled to Washington, D.C. recently to discuss issues important to agricultural like economic assistance for farmers impacted by low commodity prices.

*Antioxidants are one of the supplements available for equine joint health, but all antioxidants are not effective.

*Equine herpes virus has been confirmed in Texas.   

*The U.S. scrapie eradication program has been very successful.  

*BASF opened enrollment for the FiberMax One Ton Club.

*New corn products and traits are on the way for 2026.

*The Waters of the U.S. Rule is getting changed again.  

*Leaves are falling in Texas.  

*Prebiotics can help protect the microorganisms that live in a dairy cow’s digestive system.

*Several Texas farmers are affected by a grain company bankruptcy.

*Staying profitable remain a challenge for Texas High Plains feedlots.  

*Beef exports are critical to keeping cattle prices profitable. 

*Signup for three USDA disaster assistance programs is now underway.  

*Ryegrass is a used by a lot of Texas cattle producers for winter grazing.  

*Another foreign cattle disease could be headed our way.  

*World wheat supplies are growing. 

*The La Nina weather pattern is going to stick around in Texas for a while.  

*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo made a $150,000 donation to the State of Texas Agricultural Relief Fund.

*The fed cattle market is facing a lot of uncertainty.

*Mexico and Canada are preparing for the upcoming review of the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.  

*Mergers in the seed and fertilizer business may be contributing to higher prices.  

*Cotton harvest is underway on the Texas Rolling Plain...

*Cotton harvest is rolling fast through the Texas southern plains and panhandle.

*After more than 200 years, the Farmers' Almanac is saying goodbye.

*A Texas FFA member earned National Honors at the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. 

*The U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review next year, and that was a topic of discussion at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Fall Conference.

*How close is New World Screwworm to the southern US border?

*Research and development and tariffs are contributing to higher seed costs. Duration: 00:25:27

*The outlook for cotton prices is grim.  

*Signup will begin soon for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.   

*USDA is providing funding for the Milk Loss Program and the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program.

*We may be able to keep the New World screwworm south of the border.  

*Protecting free trade agreements around the world is vital to U.S. red meat exports.  

*Fertilizer prices have gone up.   

*East Texas has dried out recently, but high cattle prices and deer season have everyone in a good m...

*A record corn crop is coming in this year.  

*Texas continues to dry out.  

*The deadline to enroll acreage for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance Program is December 1st.  

*There are some cold days ahead for Texas Panhandle ranchers. 

*There is progress in the fight against the New World screwworm. 

*A Farm Bureau member recently discussed higher fertilizer and seed costs with Congress. 

*Fall fertilizer has been going into many fields across Texas.

*Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat arthrit...

*The deadline to apply for the Emergency Livestock Relief program has been extended.  

*There’s news in the fight against the New World screwworm.  

*Texas wheat growers did well in the National Wheat Yield Contest.

*The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s fall meeting was held in Indianapolis, Indiana last week.  

*Plastic contamination is a continuing challenge for the Texas High Plains cotton industry.  

*The government shutdown is over.  

*The Rio Grande Valley continues to suffer from a lack of water deliveries from Mexico.  

*It’s cha...

*The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s fall meeting is this week in Indianapolis.  

*Agriculture Secretary was back in Texas this week.  

*The Texas Department of Agriculture is alerting farmers and companies across Texas to verify their delivery and payment status with Hansen-Mueller.

*Ranchers in the Texas High Plains continue to prepare for the New World screwworm.  

*Hurricane season is winding down.  

*Congress recently heard from the woman nominated to the next chief ag trade negotiator.  

*Dry weather and low prices have Coastal Bend farmers worried...

*Wheat planting continues across Texas.   

*Young farmers and ranchers in Texas are being recognized for their hard work.  

*Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington will not run for reelection next fall.

*Freezing temperatures have helped to terminate the cotton crop in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*High production costs are hitting Texas corn producers hard.  

*Input costs were the topic of a Senate committee hearing in Washington.

*November is a transition month for Texas landscaping.  

*Rehabilitation is a major part of healing tendon and ligament injuries in hors...

*President Trump is calling for an investigation of the meat packing industry.  

*We are nearing an end to the government shutdown.   

*West Texas A&M hosted a groundbreaking for their new research feedlot.

*Corn is a major crop for the Texas High Plains region.  

*Spacing and support are important when planting trees to enhance the value of rural property.  

*Sometimes Bermuda grass stands slowly thin or die over time.  

*Wildlife can be affected by the New World screwworm.  

*2025 was a good year for row crops in Central and South Texas.  

*The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved the nomination of a Texan to the be next USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture and Food Safety.

*President Trump is weighing in on beef prices again.

*Cotton harvest still has a way to go in the Texas High Plains.  

*Trees can enhance the value of rural land.  

*Two key fertilizer ingredients have been added to a list of critical minerals.  

*Wheat planting is winding down while cotton harvest is in...

*The beef checkoff is bringing in less money.  

*Drought continues to spread across Texas.  

*Three senators have introduced a bill to make it easier for beef producers to sell meat directly to consumers.

*As one crop season comes to an end, the planning for the next one begins.  

*Winter wheat is going in the ground in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*USDA is expanding its outreach to veterans interested in agriculture.  

*The cool fall has moved into East Texas.  

*Salmonella is a serious problem in both...

*Texas feedlots have empty pens.  

*Cattle producers are optimistic, while row crop farmers are not.  

*Texas sorghum producers took a trip to Asia to expand trade opportunities.

*The Texas Panhandle is in a dry spell. 

*Voters approved all 17 Texas constitutional amendments.  

*The Trump administration is moving forward with the plan to buy more beef from Argentina.  

*Cotton harvest is underway on the South Plains of Texas.  

*Hoof health is important in sheep and goats.  

*The U.S. is not ready to open the Mexican border for livestock imports.   

*The U.S. Department of Labor is bringing employees back to work to process H2A guest worker program visas.  

*The American Sheep Industry Association is asking for an investigation into lamb imports.

*There are a couple of different growing seasons happening in the Texas panhandle.  

*Texas farmers and ranchers are addressing issues important to agriculture.  

*USDA is working to improve compensation for ranchers who are affected by predators.  

*CEU programs are imp...

*The cattle futures market crash had a big effect on sale barn prices.  

*Daylight Savings Time will continue.  

*The Texas A&M Beef Sustainability Conference is December 8th & 9th in Dallas.

*The Texas A&M AgriLife facilities in Vernon have seen a major upgrade.  

*The virtual Farm to School Program brings Texas agriculture to classrooms across the state.  

*The Trump Administration plans to expand access to grazing on federal lands.  

*Farmers in the lower Coastal Bend have experienced another month of very low rainfall.  

*Stud...

*Talks continue about reopening the Mexican border to livestock imports.   

*There is both good and bad news about honey production in Texas.  

*Tariffs are taking a toll on the sheep industry.

*AgriLife is back at work in Vernon.  

*Fall weather has finally arrived in Texas.  

*A Texan and Texas Tech graduate has been nominated for a top position at USDA.  

*Cooler weather has moved into South Texas. 

*The FDA has conditionally approved a drug for prevention and treatment of the New World Screwworm.  

*Cheap corn has helped the cattle feeding industry.   

*The Mexican border remains closed to Mexican livestock imports.   

*Members of the Texas congressional delegation are asking the White House to respond to Mexico’s failure to deliver water to the Rio Grande Valley.

*Texas peanut growers are competing in a tough global market.  

*Texas farmers are short on storage options for this year’s grain crops.  

*The U.S. and China are finally reaching a trade deal.  

*Talk of buying more beef from Argentina has done some major d...

*Cotton harvest is getting underway in the Texas Panhandle.  

*Texas Farm Bureau named five finalists for the Excellence in Agriculture contest.  

*Wheat planting is about half done in Kansas.

*There has been a big increase in peanut production around the world.  

*The Texas State Fair is over, after welcoming millions of people to Dallas.  

*The woman nominated to be the U.S. Chief Ag Trade Negotiator was questioned about importing beef from Argentina.

*Farm Service Agency offices are reopening on a limited basis despite the gover...

*It has been a tough week for the cattle market.    

*Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine has reached a milestone.   

*National Sorghum Producers is welcoming new trade agreements with Asian countries.

*It’s important to calculate the appropriate stocking rate when grazing wheat.  

*The South Texas drought continues into the fall.  

*A U.S. Senator has a few suggestions for ways to ensure that farmers are paying a fair price for inputs like fertilizer and seed.  

*It has been a very unusual fall in Texas.  

*The cattle market meltdown continues.   

*Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged the rift that has formed between President Trump and the cattle industry.  

*Many winter wheat farmers in the Texas High Plains plant dual purpose wheat.  

*Plants can help determine flood plains, but they’re not always accurate.  

*President Trump has nailed down some new trade agreements on his trip through Asia.  

*Hay is a high value crop.  

*Ranched bison have a problem with resistant parasites.  

*President Trump vs. U.S. cattle producers

*Farm Service Agency offices across the nation are open.

*A dairy industry company plans to invest $200 million in East Texas.

*Some important cattle numbers have gone missing. 

*President Trump has more trade talks coming up with China, but he has terminated talks with Canada.  

*U.S. beef and pork producers are seeking new markets in the United Kingdom.  

*Cotton harvest is rolling strong in the Texas Concho Valley.

*There is a new drug being used...

*It’s harvest time in the world’s largest cotton patch.  

*Texas feedyards have a lot of empty pens right now thanks to the Mexican border closure.  

*The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine has received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

*Texas dairies and animal health officials remain on watch for avian influenza.  

*Texas Southern Plains and High Plains cotton gins are gearing up for another season.  

*USDA has released a plan to fortify the U.S. beef industry.  

*Both planting and harvesting...

*Cattle markets have been volatile over the past year.   

*The cotton jassid has the potential to do serious damage to the Texas cotton crop next year.   

*Texas feedlots are enjoying profitable times.  

*Cotton farmers in the Texas Southern plains are expecting a much better crop this year. 

*A Texas congressman has introduced a bill to help the cotton industry.

*Fall weather has arrived in East Texas.  

*Early castration of beef calves can pay off.  

*The cattle industry has a beef with President Trump.

*Senate majority leader John Thune is asking the White House to open FSA offices during the government shutdown.

*The Amarillo Farm & Ranch show will be held December 2nd through the 4th.

*Sorghum was a good crop on the Texas High Plains this year.

*A firefighter and agricultural safety program is coming to East Texas.  

*Ag groups are not happy with President Trump’s proposal to buy more beef from Argentina.  

*West Texas cotton...

*We are in the last stages of the Texas corn harvest.   

*Drought conditions are getting worse.  

*The Environmental Protection Agency has renewed a pesticide exemption to protect the Texas rice crop.

*Milk production is going up in Texas.  

*There are water and tax exemption amendments on the upcoming ballot.  

*President Trump wants to lower beef prices for consumers.  

*Young people in the Coastal Bend of Texas are learning more about agriculture.  

*Most dewormers are ineffective in sheep and goats. 

*The lack of Mexican feeder cattle is pushing the cattle market higher.

*This is a challenging time for Texas dairies.  

*Early voting is underway for the statewide constitutional amendments election.  

*President Trump says he has a plan to lower beef prices.  

*Dry weather and irrigation water continue to top the news in Deep South Texas.  

*The government shutdown is taking a toll on farmers.  

*Intestinal parasites are a serious problem in sheep and goats.  

*The Cattlemen's Beef Board has several priorities for promoting beef this fiscal year.

*The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is forecasting a good quail hunting season in Texas this year.

*Deere & Co. has opened a test farm on the outskirts of Austin.

*What is ahead for next season’s wheat on the Texas High Plains?

*The peanut industry is keeping a watchful eye on tariffs and the potential impact they may have on trade.

*A dozen U.S. lawmakers from Texas are asking the De...

*Record high cattle prices continue.

*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association has a new chairman.

*The new wheat crop is going in the ground on the Texas High Plains.  

*An agricultural water sustainability summit was held in Lubbock.  

*Trade tensions continue between the U.S. and China. 

*The Texas Family Land and Heritage Celebration recognized farms and ranches that are over 100 years old.

*Your bull contributes more to your herd’s genetic makeup than your cows.  

*There are some empty pens in Texas feedlots.   

*USDA is working with Mexico to improve and enhance New World screwworm trapping and surveillance.   

*National Sorghum Producers took a strong message to Washington D.C.

*Bringing livestock back into farming operations may be a way to conserve declining ground water supplies.  

*The 14th annual Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo will kick off this weekend. 

*A Texas member of the U.S. House Agriculture committee outlined her priorities for the next Farm Bill.  

*Broom sedge is in a lot of...

*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting was held in Ft. Worth.  

*The size of your cows is a big factor when calculating stocking rates.  

*President Trump is threatening 100% tariffs on imported goods from China.  

*Knowing the topography of your land can help you understand flood plain maps.  

*It’s been a warm fall in Texas.  

*There are several treatment options for injuries in western performance horses. 

*Cotton harvest is underway on the Texas Southern Plains.  

*The government shutdown continues.  

*The Texas Animal Health Commission is now accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program applications.

*Different ranches have different carrying capacities.  

*It’s important to understand flood plain maps on rural property.  

*Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins gave an update on possible financial aid for farmers.  

*There’s a crop grown in Texas that has red and green seed pods on top of it.  

*Injuries are common in Western Performance horses.  

*The Five States Beef Conference is coming up in a few days.

*There is good news for Texas waterfowl hunters.

*This has been a good year for growing cotton in most areas of Texas.

*There is more than one product a farmer can produce when growing sorghum.

*The U.S. Meat Export Federation will hold its fall conference next month.

*There is both good news and bad news regarding the Farm Bill.

*A group of Texas farmers and ranchers visited a dairy in the Netherlands.

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*Corn harvest brought good results in many areas of Texas.  

*Grain storage is becoming a challenge.  

*It’s time to plant wheat in Texas.

*Texas High Plains farmers are adapting to farming with less irrigation water.  

*A lot of pumpkins are grown in Floydata, Texas. 

*The government shutdown continues.  

*The State Fair of Texas is expecting over 2 million visitors this year. 

*America’s farms are in the middle of a labor crisis.

*The New World screwworm is not the only parasite threatening...

*A farm financial assistance package may be coming soon.  

*USDA has confirmed another case of screwworms in northern Mexico.  

*Construction is picking up on the Producer Owned Beef packing plant in Amarillo.

*The Ogallala aquifer continues to decline.  

*The State Fair of Texas is putting heavy emphasis on promoting agriculture.  

*President Trump and the Canadian Prime Minister met to discuss trade.  

*Corn harvest has wrapped up in Central Texas, while cotton harvest is well underway.

*A study shows that some riding school horses can co...

*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting is this weekend in Ft. Worth.  

*Drought conditions are getting worse in Texas.  

*Having a working relationship with your veterinarian will help you prepare for the arrival of screwworms. 

*Farmers in the Texas High Plains are making changes to adapt to declining ground water supplies.

*October is pecan month in Texas.  

*The Trump administration could make an announcement regarding assistance for U.S. soybean farmers this week.  

*Cotton harvest is getting underway on the Texas South Plains.  

*Con...

*The cotton jassid is a threat to the Texas cotton industry.  

*U.S. and Canadian officials are preparing for the first review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  

*International trade is very important to the U.S. sorghum industry.

*Farmers are looking for the best marketing opportunities in a time of low prices.  

*This has been a challenging pecan harvest in Texas.  

*The Department of Labor is proposing changes to the H2A guest worker program.  

*Fall has finally arrived in South Texas.  

*It’s...

*The Farm Bill has expired.  

*The Trump Administration is expected to make an announcement regarding potential aid for farmers.  

*The nation’s first bale of cotton raised over $24,000 for scholarships.

*Some parts of the Texas High Plains are getting dry.  

*Cotton harvest continues across Texas.  

*The FDA has approved a drug to prevent and treat screwworms.  

*Fall is settling into East Texas.  

*The first generic BRD treatment for cattle has been approved by the FDA.  

*The government shutdown is underway.   

*The shutdown poses a serious risk for the cattle industry.   

*The FDA has given conditional approval for Dectomax injectable to be used to prevent and treat screwworms.

*Pumpkins are an important crop at this time of year.  

*Fall weather is moving into many parts of Texas.  

*A Texas congresswoman is asking the U.S. Trade Representatives office to help enforce the 1944 water treaty with Mexico.  

*The month of September ended very dry in the Coastal Bend.  

*The Texas livestock...

*Cotton harvest is picking up speed across the Cotton Belt.  

*Senate Ag Committee republicans are asking for a meeting with the White House to discuss the farm economy.   

*There is talk in Washington of another financial aid package for farmers.

*Some farmers in the Texas High Plains are trying a new crop.

*An upcoming water summit will address Texas water availability for the future.  

*The government shutdown will delay important agricultural legislation.  

*The fall army worm can cause big damage to pastures. 

*Screwworms are get...

*Grain storage is a challenge this year.  

*The Rio Grande Valley sugar industry may make a comeback.  

*President Trump wants to stop building windmills and solar panels on U.S. farmland. 

*There are a wide variety of crops grown in the Texas High Plains.  

*Texas Tech is hosting a national forum on water sustainability.  

*More economic and disaster assistance for farmers is coming.  

*Fall is a good time to work on landscapes and gardens. 

*Screwworms are getting dangerously close to Texas.  

*The One Big Beautiful Bill pumped billions of dollars into farm programs.  

*Farm labor reform is needed.  

*The sugar industry may be coming back to South Texas.  

*It has been a good year for farming in the Northwest Panhandle.  

*The State Fair of Texas is underway.   

*We are facing a possible government shutdown this week.  

*It’s time to plant wheat.  

*The New World screwworm is getting close to Texas.  

*USDA does not plan to pay cattle producers to retain heifers.  

*Texas bankers are concerned about farmers’ ability to repay loans this year.  

*The Texas corn harvest is now three quarters done.

*It is harvest time in the Texas High Plains.  

*Fall fairs and livestock shows are well underway across Texas.  

*U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced new plans to help farmers.  

*A group of Texas farmers and ranchers spent last week in the Netherlands.  

*Firocoxib is an anti inflammatory drug used in h...

*Sorghum growers are feeling the effects of tariffs and trade negotiations.  

*An invasive pest is threatening thousands of acres of rice in Texas.  

*We may have a record-breaking Texas peanut crop this year.

*This week is National Farm Safety and Health week. 

*Weed pressure is a big problem for Texas High Plains farmers.  

*USDA released a plan to boost ag exports.  

*Cotton harvest is getting closer in the Texas Southern Plains.  

*Fall cattle working time is here. 

*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...

*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 s...

*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 diagno

*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 ha...

*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 ti...

*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 pa...

*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 r...

*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 consumpti...

*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 hunti...

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 du...

*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 trea...

*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.  

*Hi...

*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’ joi

*The Texas cotton crop is looking better this year, but it’s still the lowest rated crop in the nation.

*Texas dairies have more cows and are producing more milk.  

*Texas feedlot inventories have taken a big drop.

*Texas High Plains corn farmers are walking a tightrope.  

*Texas farmers and ranchers have been talking to their lawmakers.  

*The EPA has an update on upcoming deregulatory actions.  

*It is hot and dry in East Texas.  

*Detecting sickness in sheep and goats can be a difficul...

*Feedlot inventories are lower for the ninth month in a row.  

*Most U.S. farms are still family farms.    

*Registration is open for the upcoming Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting.

*Texas farmers and ranchers are meeting with their congressional representatives during the August recess.  

*USDA is implementing recent improvements to crop insurance. 

*The unpredictable weather continues in Central Texas.  

*Sheep and goats seem to be less likely to survive an illness than cattle.  

*Cattle producers should consider bringing unweaned calves to the sale barn early this year.

*There’s new leadership at two USDA agencies in Texas.  

*The North Texas Panhandle is getting short on grain storage.

*The Coastal Bend sorghum harvest has brought mixed results.  

*Feedlots in the Texas High Plains are seeing a dramatic decline in inventory.  

*U.S. lawmakers are visiting with farmers and ranchers in Texas.  

*Farmers in the Texas Southern Plains are running irrigation in the August heat.  

*It’s time to prepare...