*Getting E15 fuel available year-round is a priority for ag groups in Washington.  

*The battle to keep screwworms from crossing into Texas continues.  

*Wheat diseases have been a big problem across the state this year.  

*Increasing U.S. cotton exports is key to increasing demand.  

*We could see a vote on the Farm Bill this week.  

*The House Natural Resources Committee has proposed a comprehensive update of the Endangered Species Act. 

*Caring for livestock after a wildfire can be a difficult challenge.  

*The outlook for spring planting is bleak in the Texas Panhandle.   

*USDA increased the payment factor for the Supplemental Disaster Relief program for 2023 and 2024 losses.

*Rural land sales in Texas have been strong.  

*U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently addressed concerns about USDA budget cuts.  

*The money set aside for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program has almost been entirely delivered.  

*The drug pentosan can treat arthritis in horses. 

*Screwworm cases are getting closer to Texas.  

*Providing for animals during times of disaster was the focus of an AgriLife training event in Amarillo.  

*First quarter rural land sales in Texas were solid.  

*Lawmakers discussed proposed changes to the USDA budget.  

*Evaluating soil test results can help you decide the most efficient way to spend money on soil nutrients.  

*There’s a new treatment available for arthritis in horses.

*Canadian officials are not expecting many changes in the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  

*Funding is available for landowners in the Nueces River watershed to secure conservation easements.

*Introducing honey bees to cotton fields could boost yields.  

*Water efficiency is key to producing a cotton crop in West Texas.  

*The U.S. ag trade deficit continues to fall.  

*Spring is here and farm and ranch activity is picking up in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*A new report is out about fatal hind limb fractures in racehorses.  

*USDA has extended the deadline to submit offers for the continuous Conservation Reserve Program.  

*Cotton planters are starting to roll.

*The weather in the Texas High Plains has not been helpful to area beekeepers.  

*Telling the story project dot org is a website dedicated to saving farmers’ lives.  

*Ag labor is a top issue farmers and ranchers are dealing with.  

*We’re in a time of growth for landscape and garden plants.  

*Spring is here and so are the fire ants.  

*Recent rainfall has eased drought in some parts of Texas.  

*The Texas Water Development Board is taking comments on the draft 2027 state water plan.

*Farmers and ranchers are telling their stories about farm safety.  

*The new AgriLife facilities in Canyon are helping researchers meet the challenges in modern day agriculture.  

*We have additional details on the new 30 million base acres.  

*Corn and milo planting are getting underway on the Texas Southern Plains.  

*Laser therapy is being used in horses for a variety of conditions. 

*The U.S. Commerce Department is slightly lowering duties on some fertilizer imports.  

*Texas spring planting progress is moving forward.  

*A major fundraising effort has raised a lot of money for programs and projects at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.  

*There are a lot of factors involved in cotton planting decisions this year.  

*Just days after meeting with Texas farmers about fertilizer prices, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has an announcement on the fertilizer industry.  

*The Texas Hill Country and the Winter Garden area received some much-needed rainfall.  

*Prevention and treatment of grass tetany is important at this time of year.  

*Wheat growers need to secure seed now for this fall’s crop.  

*The Texas A&M Ranch Raised Beef conference is May 14-15.

*What does regenerative agriculture mean for ranchers?  

*Diseases have taken a bite out of Texas wheat yields this year.  

*The Trump Administration is expected to announce action this week to help ease fertilizer prices.  

*East Texas has gotten some good rains.  

*USDA broke ground on the new sterile screwworm fly production facility Friday.  

*There's talk in Washington of another economic aid package for farmers and ranchers.

*Five farmers and ranchers have been appointed to serve on the Texas Farm Service Agency state committee.

*There are less cattle in Texas feedlots.

*Many Texas wheat fields have been hit with disease outbreaks.

*Thirty million new base acres were granted through the One Big Beautiful Bill act.

*Recent rains in the Texas Coastal Bend have improved both soil moisture and farmer attitudes.

*Fast growing spring pastures can lead to grass tetany in beef cattle.

*Solar grazing with sheep is a growing industry in Texas.  

*Walmart has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

*Water conservation is a major focus of research in the Texas High Plains.  

*Bovine respiratory disease can occur year-round.  

*Work continues on the Farm Bill.  

*Early April rainfall has been a huge help for crops and livestock in the Central Texas Blacklands.  

*Cattle fever ticks have been an issue in South Texas for over 120 years.  

*The Texas strawberry season is off to a slow start.  

*The Texas Farm Service Agency is hosting a quarterly webinar series called Texas Third Tuesday.

*The continuing drought is creating a lot of questions about this year’s Texas peanut crop.  

*There are still a lot of empty pens in Texas feedlots.  

*A new survey reveals how high fertilizer prices are taking a toll on Texas farmers.  

*There are non traditional products that claim to increase forage production.  

*All athletes should warm up before exercise, but the type of warmup can make a difference in horses.  

*There will be a few changes for Texas turkey hunters this year.  

*Mexico may not live up to its promise to deliver water to the Rio Grande Valley.

*The push is on to increase demand for U.S. cotton.  

*There has been a big economic turnaround for Texas feedyards in the last few weeks.  

*President Trump has weighed in on high fertilizer prices.  

*Farmers on the Texas Southern Plains are preparing for spring planting.  

*It’s important to use the correct antimicrobial when treating animals.  

*Rising fuel and energy costs are hitting rural America the hardest. 

*Texas A&M AgriLife’s new regional center on the West Texas A&M campus is expected to have many benefits.  

*Increasing U.S. cotton demand is a top priority for the cotton industry.  

*Texas farmers and ranchers sat down with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins last week to discuss fuel and fertilizer prices.  

*April is a great time of year for landscaping plants in Texas.  

*Phenylbutazone is commonly used in mares.  

*USDA’s April WASDE was a yawner.  

*There isn’t much good news for the Texas wheat crop.  

*Texas specialty crop producers have until April 24th to sign up for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program.

*Plains Cotton Growers held their annual meeting last week in Lubbock.  

*The battle with weeds is already underway.  

*The new U.S. ag trade negotiator outlined the Trump administration’s ag trade goals for the year.

*Dry weather is challenging farmers in North Central Texas. 

*Grafting orphan calves onto surrogate cows can be done.  

*Cropland is getting converted to grass production in the Texas High Plains.  

*Texas sheep and lamb producers can apply for a grant through the American Lamb Board.

*The Texas Panhandle needs more rain for spring planting. 

*Cotton planted acreage is expected to go up this year.  

*The White House unveiled the president’s proposed budget for next year.  

*The latest Feeding the Economy report is now available. 

*Equine enteric coronavirus cases are increasing in the northeast part of the country.  

*A West Texas A&M professor has received a half million-dollar grant to study liver abscesses in beef cattle.  

*Texas A&M is investing $133 million in a new meat sciences and technology center.

*We’re seeing a shift from La Nina to El Nino.  

*The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking Congress to address farm labor issues.  

*Virtual fencing can benefit the budget of ranches that use it.  

*The Department of Agriculture released its latest estimates for the Food Dollar Series. 

*A topical wound spray has been approved to treat and prevent screwworms.  

*Farmers are running out of time to apply for the Farm Bridge Assistance Program.  

*The strike is over at the Greeley, Colorado JBS beef processing plant.  

*The use of virtual fencing is saving ranchers both time and money.  

*Conservation efforts are addressing flood control across Texas.  

*The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is allocating 30 million new base acres under ARC and PLC.  

*With fertilizer prices spiking higher, knowing exactly what your soil needs is important.  

*There are several ways to treat parasites in back yard chickens. 

*One Texas cattleman says we need to reopen the Mexican border for livestock imports.

*State and national agricultural organizations are asking the Commerce Department to remove duties on phosphate imports.  

*Conservation programs are underway across Texas.  

*Virtual technology is becoming more common in Texas agriculture.  

*USDA has released its forecasts for planted acreage this year.  

*External parasites can be a problem in backyard chicken flocks.  

*Calf and yearling prices have jumped higher over the past year.  

*Screwworm cases in Mexico continue to grow.  

*Water availability is a prime consideration when considering what type of forage to plant. 

*The drought has taken a toll on winter wheat in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*Rising transportation costs are hitting the feed and grain industry.  

*East Texas has gotten some timely rains.  

*It’s foaling time.  

*Corn prices are lower than a year ago.  

*The American Sheep Industry Association has a new executive director.  

*Stronger forages can make for a stronger ranch.

*The Texas FFA continues to grow with dedicated young leadership.  

*E15 legislation is gaining support.  

*High fertilizer prices are hurting farmers and ranchers. 

*Pinkeye can infect sheep and goats.  

*Texas corn acreage is expected to increase slightly this year.  

*Wheat acreage is expected to be the lowest in 100 years.   

*Winter forage has struggled in the Texas High Plains. 

*It was a hot, dry March across Texas.  

*The Trump administration has announced a new renewable fuels standard to help farmers.   

*Rain is in the forecast for South Texas.  

*Pigeon fever is a bacterial disease in horses.  

*There are less hogs and pigs in Texas.  

*Calf and yearling prices continue to set new record highs.  

*A celebration of agriculture was held in Washington last week, with several Texans in attendance.

*New equipment designed for processing sorghum is getting some encouraging results.   

*Many Texas Coastal Bend farmers have seen no rain at all this year.  

*Dehydration is a serious issue in horses.  

*Texas farmers have a lot to be concerned about going into the 2026 growing season.    

*Texas farmers and ranchers were in Washington D.C. last week. 

*DEF sensors are no longer necessary on diesel engines.  

*There’s some new equipment that’s causing excitement in the sorghum industry.  

*Spring is the time to fertilize lawn and garden plants.  

*Electrolyte loss and dehydration are serious problems in horses.  

*Drought conditions continue to get worse across Texas.  

*The annual Hemphill County Beef Conference is coming up in a few weeks.  

*The EPA has given Texas rice farmers another tool to fight rice delphacid.  

*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has a new scholarship initiative for rural youth.  

*Growth implants usually increase the return on most calves.  

*E15 gasoline blends will be available this summer.  

*Texas dairies produced almost 1.5 billion pounds of milk last month.  

*National Sorghum Producers is asking for clear and timely guidance for the implementation of the 45Z clean fuel production credit.

*The Texas High Plains continue to dry out.   

*El Nino is expected to move into Texas this summer.  

*We could see additional movement on the Farm Bill soon.  

*Good news is hard to find right now.  

*Proper injection techniques are important in cattle.  

*There’s a new pour on treatment for cattle fever ticks. 

*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues to set records.  

*The U.S. sheep industry is at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the world.  

*USDA is launching a "Product of the U.S." public awareness campaign.  

*Central Texas remains dry as Spring sets in.  

*Endocrine disease is common in older horses. 

*HPAI is still affecting poultry flocks across America.  

*The Texas Wheat Producers Board launched “Fields of Learning.”

*The Texas dairy industry has seen massive growth over the past few years.  

*The National Peanut Board is funding allergy research.

*Lawmakers are asking for transparency in fertilizer prices.  

*Water woes continue in South Texas.  

*The gestation length is cattle is supposed to be 283 days, but that isn't always the case.

*Texas crawfish production remains steady this year.  

*Wildfires have devastated thousands of acres in Nebraska.

*Dairy cattle in the Texas Panhandle are getting more productive.  

*The National Peanut Board is investing in food allergy research. 

*Food and ag groups are asking the Trump administration for action.  

*East Texas is warming up after another cold front.  

*Horse owners are at risk for serious injuries.  

*Registration is underway for the David McKnight Ranch Management University.  

*Enrollment is open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

*The strong calf market is expected to hang around for a while.  

*Spring is here, but the drought continues.  

*Some agricultural groups are urging Congress to take action on year round E15.  

*Drought is still plaguing Coastal Bend farmers as planting deadlines are approaching.  

*Determining when to treat disease in cattle can be a difficult call.  

*The Trump administration is taking action to help lower fertilizer costs.  

*Workers at the JBS beef processing plant in Greely, Colorado are officially on strike. 

*The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show is underway.  

*The crazy weather continues across Texas.  

*The Trump administration has taken action to ease fuel and fertilizer prices.  

*Thousands of young people are participating in the Houston Livestock Show.  

*Cortical steroids are commonly used in equine joints.  

Sheep and goat prices are strong right now.  

There is a false rumor circulating about a disease in Texas feedlots.

Feedlot margins are getting tighter.  

New treatments have been approved for use on screwworms.  

Trade talks have started on the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.  

Wheat acreage is holding steady in Texas this year.

Your behavior around the cattle chute can make a difference when working cattle.  

*Texas honey production fell last year.  

*The Houston Livestock Show’s grand champion lamb sold for a record $1,000,000.  

*Markets are getting tough for Texas High Plains cattle feeders.  

*A good vaccination program is vital for replacement heifers.  

*A new piece of legislation would help increase demand for U.S. cotton.  

*Spring is nearly here.  

*Lots of older horses have Cushing’s disease.  

*Fertilizer prices will remain high for several months.  

*Mexico is reporting 14 new cases of screwworms.

*Cotton has a lot of health benefits. 

*The National Peanut Board has made a big investment in allergy research.  Tom Nicolette reports…

*The American Farm Bureau Federation has some ideas on how to increase consumption of U.S. Commodities.

*Poultry litter is common source of nutrients for pastures. 

*Treatment for injured joints in horses depends on which joint tissues are damaged.  

*General CRP signup is underway.  

*Texas peanut acreage is expected to drop this year. 

*When beef on dairy calves go into the feedlot, they tend to be there for an extended stay.  

*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is underway.  

*The Senate Ag Committee is discussing ways to drive demand for U.S. grown commodities.

*The winter has been mild in most of Texas, but farmers may pay the price with a dry, windy March.  

*There are studies on a new way to castrate calves.  

*The FDA is giving Texans another tool to fight screwworms.   

*There could be more farm financial aid coming from Washington.  

*Texas High Plains dairies are responding to the water challenge.

*Easements can affect Texas rural property.  

*Tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on fertilizer prices.  

*Farmers on the Texas Southern Plains are preparing for spring planting. 

*Vitamin E is an important vitamin for horses.  

*Farmer sentiment rebounded last month.  

*The Texas Wheat Producers Board will implement a new small grain silage assessment for the 2026 harvest.

*New technology is boosting sorghum silage.  

*Easements can affect the value of rural Texas land.  

*The conflict in Iran is having an impact on fertilizer prices.  

*South Texas has a serious need for rain.  

*Rabies is a viral disease that can affect sheep and goats.  

*The review process for the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement is about to begin.  

*USDA has announced a construction contract to build the new sterile screwworm fly production facility in the Rio Grande Valley.  

*We could see more sorghum in the Texas High Plains this year.  

*The Natural Resources Conservation Service outlined priorities for 2026.  

*USDA is modernizing some of its systems.  

*The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association’s annual Stockman’s Sale is this weekend in San Angelo.

*Does supplementing bred beef heifers increase calving difficulty? 

*This could be a good spring for Texas turkey hunters.  

*The Commodity Classic set a record attendance at the recent event in San Antonio.  

*Beef on dairy calves are doing more than just filling the gaps in Texas feedyards.  

*One of the newer BRD medications is called Pradalex.  

*The Department of Justice is looking into U.S. fertilizer prices.  

*There haven’t been many planters rolling in the lower Texas Coastal Bend.  

*There are different categories of drugs for horses.  

*Drought continues to spread across the state.  

*Cotton state lawmakers are asking the Trump administration to convince India to drop tariffs on U.S. cotton.

*The Texas dairy industry is facing tough times.  

*The National Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting was held recently in San Antonio.  

*The Farm Bill is moving forward.  

*The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking to congress to pass a new Farm Bill.  

*Electro acupuncture is being studied for treating head shaking in horses.  

*Corn acreage is switching to soybeans this season.  

*Texas sheep producers are in Washington this week.  

*Texas High Plains farmers are responding to a bizarre winter.  

*New pasture and range products are available this year.  

*The House Agriculture Committee has been hard at work on the Farm Bill.  

*USDA economists predict some shifting crop acres as farmers continue to face a difficult economy. 

*Some of the medication used in horses are approved as medical devices. 

*Officials from the U.S. and Canada are meeting soon to discuss the USMCA.  

*The Texas Peanut Industry Roundtable is Thursday, March 5th in Stephenville.  

*The Hemphill County Beef Conference is scheduled for April 28th & 29th in Canadian.

*The outlook for corn leafhoppers this year is promising on the Texas High Plains.  

*La Nina has caused some volatile weather swings this winter.  

*Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins rolled out five key commitments for the upcoming year.  

*East Texas needs some rain in a bad way.

*Ivomec has been approved for prevention of the new world screwworm in cattle.  

*Fed cattle prices are setting record highs.  

*The International Livestock Congress is this week during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

*Texas Panhandle dairies need a lot of water to operate.  

*There’s some new hay equipment coming out this year.  

*The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee was in Texas last week.  

*Corn planting is getting underway in Central Texas.  

*There are a couple of way to give an equine herpes virus vaccine.  

*JBS broke ground last week on an expansion of its beef processing plant in Cactus, Texas.   

*The lesser prairie chicken is no longer an endangered species.  

*The growing dairy industry in the Texas High Plains provides a lot of economic benefit.

*Meteorological winter is over.  

*USDA is streamlining its interactions with farmers.  

*The National Association of Conservation Districts annual convention was held in Texas.  

*Newborn calves are under a lot of stress.  

*Farmers are signing up fast for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.  

*There are some farm policy changes that can help cotton growers.

*New trade deals are opening doors for American sorghum growers.  

*Drought conditions are getting worse in the Texas High Plains.  

*Pork exports neared an all-time record last year.  

*It’s time to make preparation for spring gardens.  

*Horseshoes can have an effect on a horses’ hoof.  

*U.S. beef production is expected to fall this year.   

*The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is accepting donations to help those affected by wildfires in western Oklahoma.  

*Choosing the right cotton variety is very important in these challenging economic times.  

*Texas youth put a lot of work into preparing livestock for shows. 

*Failing to renew the U.S Mexico Canada trade agreement could take a toll on Texas farmers.  

*The current drought situation in Texas does not bode well for spring forages.  

*It’s time to get ready for lambing and kidding.  

*The cost of producing a crop should come down this year.  

*The enrollment period is open for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

*Wildfire prevention is a big priority at this time of year.  

*This has been a dry winter for the Texas Panhandle.  

*The ag department’s latest price and production forecasts are out.  

*Local livestock shows are wrapping up, while the Central Texas wheat crop is showing the effects of the winter freeze.  

*Equine Infectious Anemia was recently found in Wichita County.  

*USDA is calling for slightly more cotton acreage this year.  

*A Texas feedlot is closing down.

*The San Antonio Stock Show is underway.  

*It has been a warm winter in the Texas High Plains.  

*Markup of the Farm Bill has been delayed.  

*Drought is getting worse in South Texas.  

*The time of day you feed beef cows can affect when they calve.  

*The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade deal that will open doors for agriculture.

*Beef production is expected to grow this year.

*There's an interesting upside of converting cropland to grassland. 
 
*Conservationists from across the nation held their annual convention in Texas.

*USDA is now accepting applications for the Bridge Assistance Program.

*Weather, cattle markets, fruit trees and fishing are the hot topics in East Texas.

*Screwworms are closer to Texas.

*There are thousands of livestock entries at the San Antonio Stock Show.  

*Growing corn silage has become a major part of agriculture in the Texas High Plains.  

*There could be congressional action on farm labor in the coming weeks.  

*The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced details of the bridge assistance payment program for specialty crop growers. 

*Hypothermia is common in calves at this time of year.  

*Fed cattle sales have declined in the Texas Panhandle.  

*Beef got a big boost in the new government dietary guidelines. 

*Congressional leaders are weighing in on the US Mexico Canada trade agreement.  

*The latest farm bankruptcy data serves as another indicator of a struggling farm economy. 

*Vaccinating spring calving beef cows is very important.  

*There are fewer farms in Texas.  

*The executive director of Texas Corn Producers is retiring.  

*There are signs of cow herd rebuilding in Texas, but there are some obstacles in the way.  

*The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has a new chair.  

*The Department of Agriculture and the Department of War are working together to improve farm security.  

*The San Antonio Livestock Show is now underway. 

*Endometritis is a common cause of infertility in mares.  

*A Texan is now leading Cotton Council International.

*Fed cattle prices are reaching record highs.  

*The beef checkoff has accomplished a lot in the past four decades.  

*A new analysis looks at the economic impact of the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement. 

*It has been a mostly warm winter for landscapes and gardens.  

*Nutrition is very important for cows both prior to and after calving.  

*Signup is underway for the continuous Conservation Reserve Program.  

*USDA has issued the final Emergency Livestock Relief program payments.

*Limited water is a critical issue for Texas High Plains farmers.  

*The beef checkoff is 40 years old.  

*House ag committee leadership has released a draft of the next Farm Bill.  

*When is the right time to fertilize warm season grasses?

*Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a big concern.  

*Drought conditions continue to expand across Texas.  

*The SAFE Cattle Act will help the fight against screwworms.

*Profits on cotton may be hard to find this year.  

*Stock show season is a great time to educate the public about agriculture.  

*The EPA is planning additional action on Diesel Exhaust Fluid systems.  

*It’s been a fairly mild winter on the Texas Rolling Plains, with the exception of Winter Storm Fern. 

*It’s time to get your calving kit ready.   

*Time is running out for Texas college students to apply for a Texas Farm Bureau scholarship.  

*Congress is considering a permanent fix for the U.S.-Mexico water treaty problem.

*November beef exports to most major markets were lower.  

*Corn silage is an important crop in the Texas Panhandle.

*Texas corn growers are asking the Justice Department for an update on their investigation into fertilizer prices.  

*The recent winter storm had an impact on the wheat crop in Central Texas.  

*Pastern dermatitis is common in horses.  

*China has locked U.S. beef out of their market.  

*Unionized workers at the JBS meat packing plant in Greeley, Colorado have voted to authorize a strike.  

*Now is the time to focus on summer fly control. 

*What’s the outlook for corn in the Texas High Plains this year?  

*EPA has confirmed farmers’ right to repair.  

*Winter Storm Fern left its impact on the Texas Southern Plains.  

*Anthrax has been confirmed in Briscoe County.  

*Farm groups have a very positive reaction to the opening of the fly distribution facility.

*The focus on quality beef has paid off.  

*Texas farmers may once again use dicamba to manage weeds.  

*The FDA has authorized injectable Ivomec for the prevention of screwworms.  

*The Fort Worth Stock Show set a new record steer price.

*The Texas High Plains cotton crop last year was the best in several seasons.  

*The Cattle Industry Convention was last week in Nashville.  

*Shockwave therapy can help some horses.  

Screwworms have been found on a horse in a quarantine facility in Florida.  

Registration is now open for the Texas Young Farmer and Rancher conference.

CattleFax gave the annual cattle market outlook at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville.  

Irrigated agriculture in the Texas High Plains uses a lot of water, but it’s also a big driver of the economy.

USDA has released the first farm income forecast for the year.  

Some areas of South Texas hit record lows during the recent freeze.  

Shockwave therapy may be helpful to some horses.  

*Texas High Plains farmers should consider the region’s dry climate when considering converting cropland to grassland.

*Beef demand remains strong in America.

*The House Agriculture Committee is expected to consider the Farm Bill 2.0 later this month.

*A vegan could become the next ranking member on Senate Ag. 

*It’s spring calving season. 

*Farmer sentiment fell in January.

*We could be in the early stages of cow herd rebuilding in Texas.

*The cattle industry has come together in Nashville this week for CattleCon26. 

*What are the fundamentals for converting cropland to grassland in the Texas High Plains?

*Use of the H2A guestworker program is growing in Texas and the U.S.

*Transporting cattle is a necessity, but can be stressful. Texas veterinarian Dr. Bob Judd offers tips to make it a little easier.

*Texans are raising more sheep and lambs.  

*Texas Farm Bureau is offering big scholarships to veterinary students.

*Some crop acreage may be converted to grass in the Texas High Plains.

*U.S. beef is promoted in Dubai.  

*The EPA is taking action on diesel exhaust fluid.  

*Farmers play a big role in the Super Bowl.

*An unusual case of poisoning caused the death of six beef calves. 

*La Nina continues to play a role in Texas weather.  

*Corn farmers in the Texas High Plains are deciding on planting dates.  

*Three horses in Wichita County have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia.   

*The nation’s cow herd continues to shrink.

*East Texas has dealt with some cold weather.  

*There are a lot of factors that affect pregnancy in mares.  

*Soil sampling can help farmers and ranchers save money.  

*Winter storm Fern brought a lot of ice and freezing temperatures to a big portion of Texas. 

*The Trump administration has reached a trade deal with El Salvador that could benefit U.S. rice farmers.  

*The Coastal Bend of Texas is dealing with a high level of drought.  

*There are several things that affect pregnancy rates in mares.  

*USDA is purchasing U.S. grown commodities to help those in need around the world.  

*Texans are also helping feed the hungry in our state.

*Texas cattle producers are headed to Nashville.  

*It’s important for irrigation systems to run as efficiently as possible in the Texas High Plains.  

*The Federal Communications Commission has issued a ban on many foreign made drones.  

*The big freeze affected plants of all types in Texas.  

*Prebiotics are becoming more popular in the beef industry. 

*We'll look at how the freeze affected the Panhandle.

*A new report shows that dairy is poised to help meet protein demand.  

*The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is disappointed after a federal judge dismisses a lawsuit challenging Texas’ ban on lab grown protein.

*Texas High Plains farmers are waiting for information on the corn leaf hopper.  

*President Trump is weighing in on year-round E15 sales.  

*Pastures and hay fields can benefit from burning.  

*There’s a new treatment for arthritis in horses.  

*There’s an investigation of Mexican tomato imports.  

*The number of screwworm cases in northern Mexico continues to rise.

*A Texas High Plains rancher is seeing red, but he's actually happy about it.

*The show goes on in Cowtown.  

*The Trump administration could soon release details on a biofuels rule that encourages fuel producers to buy more feedstocks like corn and soybeans.  

*Winter storm Fern packed a big punch in the Texas Rolling Plains.

*Cattle have a well developed sense of smell.  

*U.S. dairy farmers can now sign up for 2026 through the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  

*Cow herd rebuilding should be underway.

*Some Southern Plains farmers are looking at making significant changes for the future.

*Continued innovation in seed research holds big potential for farmers.  

*USDA has launched a new tool for reporting foreign agricultural land purchases.

*The colder weather should benefit Central Texas wheat.

*Cribbing is a centuries-old problem in horses.

*Applications are now open for Texas Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher contests.  

*The new dietary guidelines for American’s contain good news for livestock producers.

*Farmers in the Texas High Plains are looking for answers to economic challenges. 

*Innovations in crop research are benefitting U.S. farmers.  

*The current spending bill moving through Congress does not include year-round E15.  

*This winter storm highlights the challenges of caring for livestock in the winter.  

*There is new research on cribbing in horses.  

*USDA is launching the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge.  

*The outlook for cattle prices is positive in 2026.

*Tough economic times call for changes in farm management.  

*Variation in a cow’s weight could affect reproduction.

*East Texas has had a dry winter, until now.  

*Crop insurance is a very important risk protection tool. 

*Head shaking in horses can be caused by many things. 

*The latest livestock production and price forecasts are a bright spot in agriculture this year.  

*The American Sheep Industry Association is asking for the inclusion of wool in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

*There are all kinds of ways that ranchers are marketing their animals.  

*The Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo puts an emphasis on agriculture.  

*The Farm Bill may address California’s Proposition 12.  

*January is an exciting time for thousands of youth in the Texas Coastal Bend.  

*Respiratory disease in livestock is commonly related to stress.  

*The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Bayer, the maker of Roundup herbicide.  

*Nominations are open for the 2026 National Golden Spur and Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy awards.

*We still don’t have a new Farm Bill.  

*Feedyard cattle in the Texas High Plains have been putting on the pounds quickly.  

*Why do people buy rural Texas land?  

*South Texas has been warm this winter, but that’s about to change.

*Lots of performance get maintenance joint injections, but is it necessary? 

*Cotton harvest ran a bit late in the northeast Texas Panhandle.  

*Governor Greg Abbott made six appointments to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority.

*Winter meeting season is underway across Texas.  

*It’s time for spring livestock shows and rodeos.  

*Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled plans to tackle farm labor costs. 

*Planning and organizing an agricultural conference takes a lot of work.  

*Researchers have found new issues with equine asthma. 

*Fed cattle prices have been mostly steady over the past month.  

*The Cattle Industry Convention is just a couple of weeks away.  

*Additional farm aid may be needed this year.  

*This weekend's snow and ice could damage warm season forages.

*With calf prices so high, it’s important that every cow in your herd has a calf.  

*Row crop farmers are facing challenges while cattle producers are experiencing record high prices.  Whole milk is back in schools.

*Herd rebuilding has begun as some Texas High Plains ranches.  

*A new South Texas sorghum variety is in the works.  

*Enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage program is now open.  

*Mild temperatures could be an issue for Texas peaches and pecans.  

*There are many different causes for open cows in your herd.  

*Drought will continue to affect herd rebuilding this year.  

*The weather has been unusually warm and dry in the Texas Panhandle.  

*Fertilizer costs are a big burden on farmers.  

*There’s good news for school students and dairy producers.  

*Spring planting plans are underway across Texas. 

*Johne’s disease can affect cattle, sheep and goats.  

*The National Cotton Council is working to increase demand for cotton.

*Congressional ag committee leaders are hoping to address ag labor issues soon.  

*Texas is one of 42 states involved in a national pork brand campaign.  

*The Texas A&M AgriLife Center in Amarillo is getting a new location and a new name.  

*South Texas has experienced a winter heat wave. 

*Vitamin A is important for cattle.  

*Rio Grande Valley farmers are optimistic about getting water from Mexico.

*Texas High Plains farmers are facing another tough farm economy.  

*The American Farm Bureau Federation is holding its annual meeting this week in Southern California. 

*The heads of the House and Senate agriculture committees discussed their plans for addressing the rest of the Farm Bill.

*Cotton gins continue running on the South Plains of Texas.  

*Equine Herpes Virus showed up in Texas recently.  

*The U.S. is investigating strawberry imports from Mexico.  

*Drought is affecting a big chunk of U.S. winter wheat acreage. 

*Sorghum without prussic acid could soon become a reality.  

*Drones are becoming more prevalent in agriculture.  

*Lawmakers have introduced a bill that should help farmers retrofit older tractors to make them safer.  

*Equine Herpes Virus is often misunderstood.  

*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. 

*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.  

*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.  

*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. 

*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.  

*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 do next.  

*Feeding insulin resistant horses correctly is critical to their survival.

*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.  

*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 treatment and prevention of screwworms.  

*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.  

*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.  

*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 causing major problems in national parks.  

*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.  

*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 thankful for, despite a very challenging year.  

*There is a new treatment for common skin tumors in horses.

*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 how cattle can become infected with salmonella.  

*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.  

*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 higher.  

*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 stomach ulcers in horses.  

*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 your cow herd endure the Texas winter.  

*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.

*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 horses.  

*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 winter.  

*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.  

*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 most common times for equine asthma.  

*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.  

*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.  

*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 priority for ag groups across the nation.  

*Vesicular stomatitis has been found in two horses in Arizona.  

*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.  

*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 determine how much hay you will need.  

*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.  

*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.  

*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. 

*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.

*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.

*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.

*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.

*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.  

*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 Plains.  

*Artificial intelligence is being used in veterinary medicine. 

*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.

*A CEU program is coming up in Central Texas.

*Scour in baby calves is common.

*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 mood.  

*There are several drugs available to treat arthritis in horses.  

*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 arthritis in horses.  

*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 challenging to add productive heifers to your beef herd.  

*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 about next year’s crop.  

*Texas livestock producers are hoping winter will slow the spread of the New World screwworm.  

*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 horses.  

*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.  

*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 full swing in the Texas Rolling Plains. 

*Donkeys are equines, but they are a different species from horses.  

*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 humans and animals.  

*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. 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 important for Texas farmers.  

*Trace minerals are commonly deficient in beef cattle. 

*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.  

*Studies are being performed on ways to protect foals from pneumonia.  

*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.  

*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 damage to the cattle market.  

*Testing horse hair can tell us some things about the horse’s condition.  

*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 government shutdown. 

*It’s important to assign a body condition score to your cows.  

*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.  

*Increased beef imports could threaten the U.S. beef supply.

*A new therapy is being used for muscular skeletal problems in horses.  

*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.  

*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 in the treatment of laminitis in horses.  

*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 are underway on the Texas Rolling Plains. 

*Many mares cannot get pregnant due to an infection.  

*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.  

*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 producers are defoliating fields to prepare for harvest.

*Steaming hay is recommended for horses with asthma, but it may not be effective.

*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. 

*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 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 Department of Homeland Security to reinstate a center at Texas A&M University they say would be helpful in protecting the state and nation against threats like New World Screwworm.

*There’s a new approach to cattle deworming

*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.  

*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 Central and East Texas pastures. 

*Tick riders patrol the southern U.S. border protecting cattle from fever ticks and screwworms.  

*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. 

*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.  

*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.

*There is a new treatment for horses with liver failure.

*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 Texas cattle.  

*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 communicate stress through facial motions.  

*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.  

*Controlling bird flu is an urgent priority.  

*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 important to use the proper technique when using drenches to deworm cattle.  

*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 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 industry is actively preparing for the arrival of New World screwworms.  

*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 getting very close to Texas.  

*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.  

*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.  

*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 horses.  

*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. 

*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-associated sudden death.  

*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 spring born calves.  

*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.  

*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 diagnose.  

*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 has emerged for fertilizer prices. 

*Congestive heart failure can occur in goats.  

*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 time to start weaning spring born beef calves.  

*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 pain is difficult to diagnose in horses.  

*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 reactions can occur in cattle. 

*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.

*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.  

*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 consumption is critical for horses.  

*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 hunting are the highlights of fall in East Texas. 

*Preconditioning is important for spring born beef calves.  

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 during storms, and that’s where tetanus can pop up.

*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.

*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.  

*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 treat joint disease in horses.  

*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?  

*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.  

*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.  

*Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza can infect dairy calves through the milk.  

*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’ joints.  

*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 difficult task.  

*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.  

*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 for transporting animals to fall livestock shows.

*The challenge to a new Texas law that prohibits the ownership of land by hostile countries has hit a setback.   

*A bill that would allow the sale of ivermectin over the counter will be included in the current special session of the legislature.  

*It was a unique wheat season for the Texas Southern Plains.  

*An East Texan is serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.  

*We now know more about which agricultural products are addressed in the new European Union trade framework. 

*Cotton farmers are winding down harvest in South Texas.  

*Foot rot could be a big issue in cattle this year.  

*New Texas hunting and fishing licenses are now available.  

*The Coastal Bend Whitetail Deer Symposium is next Friday in Robstown.

*The Randall County Ag Day and crops tour is coming up next week.  

*The Texas House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock held a hearing on New World screwworms.  

*The U.S. Trade Representative has launched an investigation into Brazilian ethanol.  

*Coastal Bend farmers are nearly finished with the 2025 harvest.  

*There are a lot of horses trailering around Texas at this time of year.  

*USDA will no longer support wind or solar projects on U.S. farmland.  

*Cattle feeders are in the driver’s seat. 

*Coastal Bend cotton yields are average to better.  

*The Trump administration is taking additional actions to protect the U.S. from New World Screwworms.  

*Calf and yearling prices are at record highs.

*The August heat is tough on both livestock and ranchers.