*The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining.  

*Registration is underway for the 2024 Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Women’s Conference.   

*The latest government funding measure does not contain a Farm Bill extension.

*Rainfall has turned things around for the northwest Texas Panhandle.  

*The Farm Bill helps keep our nation’s food supply safe from foreign diseases.  

*Wheat variety selection is very important.  

*Cotton harvest continues in the Central Texas Blacklands.  

*The most important factor in treating colic in horses is early referral. 

*USDA is piloting a program that will allow cotton bales to be shipped in a four-bale grouping.  

*Texas peanut farmers will produce more peanuts this year.  

*The latest Cattle on Feed report came out Friday.

*Making a profit will be a challenge for Texas High Plains farmers this year.  

*The process to reform federal milk marketing orders is coming to an end.  

*Wheat planting is underway.  

*Tropical storm activity in the Gulf is active.  

*It’s time to preg check spring calving beef cows.  

*The Texas corn and sorghum harvests are now three quarters done.  

*USDA is providing more funding for conservation easements.  

*Farm groups continue to push for a new Farm Bill.

*The summer growing season is wrapping up on the Texas High Plains.  

*Pork producers are in Washington D.C. this week pushing for a Farm Bill and a fix for Proposition 12.  

*What’s the rural land market looking like as we head into fall?  

*Fall weather is moving into East Texas.  

*A drought can negatively affect all types of livestock.  

*The Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in agricultural losses.  

*Will there be any type of loss program for dairy farmers affected by H5N1?   

*It’s time to plant cotton in the Texas Panhandle and Southern Plains.

*Farmers and ranchers on the South Plains of West Texas could use some rain.  

*House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders have release dualling frameworks for the Farm Bill.  

*Controlling pests properly will help produce safe food from your garden.  

*It’s the time of year for rain rot to occur in horses.  

Farm income continues to increase. The south Texas cotton crop ended up great for some growers, while it was a disaster for others. Harvest is getting closer to the finish line in West Texas. We'll have those stories, Texas wildlife news and a look at the markets on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

The Texas wheat crop is facing a difficult year. Soil testing can make sure your pastures are getting the nutrients they need, and it can save you money. Texas ranchers who have suffered diminished pasture quality due to drought may qualify for aid. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas farmers are feeding the hungry. We usually see a 50/50 split of sheep and goats selling in Texas, but the mix has now shifted to more sheep. The Coronavirus is spreading across rural Texas, and with the holidays approaching it could get worse. We'll have those stories and more on this episode of Texas Ag Today.

Texas 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.

Three 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.

The 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 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.

Agricultural 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.

Plains 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.

Drought 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 wheat conditions are improving.  

*This is a good time to lock in a price on your calf crop using the Livestock Risk Protection program.  

*A good mineral supplementation program is vital for cattle in the spring.  

*Lawmakers are asking USDA to reconsider cutting reports that are vital to agriculture.  

*Farm Bill markup is expected to start later this month.  

*A common pasture management problem faced by most Texas hay and livestock producers is controlling weeds and brush.  

*Checking the temperature of a calf’s nose help you determine if they are sick.  

How 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.

We 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.

Thanksgiving 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 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.

Drought 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.

The 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.

A 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 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 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.

Another 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.

*Action is happening on the Farm Bill in Washington.  

*El Nino is on the way out, while La Nina is on the way in.  

*No live H5N1 virus has been found in tests of retail ground beef.

*Providing beef consumers with a positive dining experience was a topic at the recent Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian. 

*USDA recently announced cuts to several livestock and crop reports.  

*Southeast Texas is getting flooded from two weeks of heavy rains.  

*Extreme South Texas is warm and dry.  

*Bovine tuberculosis costs the cattle industry big money worldwide.  

Texas 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.

Mexico 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.

Deadlines 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.

The 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 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.

A 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.

Wheat 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.

Lamb 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.

The 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.

Cotton 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.

*USDA is testing retail ground beef for the H5N1 virus in states without breaks of the virus in dairy cattle.  

*There is a lot of optimism this year for growing cotton in Texas.  

*The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is taking applications for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation’s Working Grant Program.

*Cattle prices are expected to get stronger this year, but we could still see some wild swings in the market.

*Lawmakers from Texas continue to stand up for Rio Grande Valley farmers.  

*Crops and pastures in the Texas Coastal Bend are at a critical turning point.  

*Many farmers or ranchers are very interested when their neighbors land comes up for sale.  

*Cattle parasites are becoming resistant to current deworming medications.  

The 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 Ag Today.

The 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.

This 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.

The 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.

Could 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 Today.

Harvest 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.

The 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.

Cotton 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.

With 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.

There 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.

*USDA is making another move toward an electronic identification system for livestock.  

*Corn stunt disease is showing up in Texas, but it’s not expected to affect yields much.  

*The outlook for cattle prices remains optimistic.  

*The closure of Texas’ only sugar mill is getting a lot of attention from lawmakers.  

*Spring is bringing optimism to farmers in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*May is expected to bring more rain and severe weather to Texas.  

*The Food and Drug Administration is proposing new regulations for animal drug labeling.   

Texas 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.

A 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.