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Texas Agriculture Today
Hosted by Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network · EN
Texas Ag Today is a daily look at the latest news in Texas agriculture, hosted by veteran farm broadcaster Carey Martin along with the largest and most experienced farm news team in the Lone Star State. We cover agriculture in every corner of Texas, from the piney woods of East Texas to the rocky ranges of the Trans-Pecos and from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.
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Texas Ag Today - June 18, 2026
1w ago00:23:40Tap to summarize*Texas cotton planting is running slightly behind schedule. *The state is offering a free online course to expand the number of certified screwworm inspectors in Texas. *Some have a sense of relief now that the screwworm is finally here. *Several institutions in Texas are getting funding to help fight the screwworm. *The high value of cattle involves more than just steaks and ground beef. *There have been big changes over the past three decades in how beef is processed. *Over 900 people showed up for a New World screwworm meeting in Fredericksburg. *Allergies are common in horses.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 17, 2026
1w ago00:23:42Tap to summarize*Texas wheat harvest is 75% done. *USDA Farm Service Agency county committee nominations are now open. *The number of screwworm cases now stands at 12. *There’s been a slump in fed cattle prices lately. *A beef research project from 30 years ago is paying off today. *Representatives from the dairy industry are hoping to get more access to the Canadian market. *More rain is falling in Central Texas. *Difficulty giving birth is common in cows.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 16, 2026
2w ago00:23:39Tap to summarize*More sterile flies are coming to fight the screwworm. *The nation’s first bale of cotton has been harvested. *The outlook for fall feeder cattle prices may be positive. *How are screwworms affecting Texas High Plains feedlots?*New cuts of beef and better value have reshaped the meat case. *New legislation would add penalties for Mexico failing to comply with the 1944 water treaty. *Recent rains have fallen on the Southern Plains of Texas. *The old methods of treating parasites in horses do not work anymore.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 15, 2026
2w ago00:23:08Tap to summarize*U.S. wheat production continues to decline. *Texas rice farmers are encouraged to scout their fields for the rice delphacid. *Wheat harvest is 35% complete.*There is a growing interest in animal fats. *U.S. pork exports were strong in April. *U.S. lawmakers discussed the benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement. *Screwworm cases are rising in South Texas. *There is a lot of dewormer resistance in equine parasites.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 12, 2026
2w ago00:22:51Tap to summarize*The Secretary of Agriculture visited the site of the first screwworm case.*Construction continues on sterile screwworm fly facilities. *Pasture mealybugs are spreading fast across Central and Southern Texas.*Herbicides are an important tool in fighting weeds. *Rio Grande Valley farmers are in their annual fight against crop pests. *Gastric ulcers are very common in performance horses.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 11, 2026
2w ago00:23:06Tap to summarize*U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was back in Texas this week to work on the screwworm situation. *Reporting screwworms is very important. *Wheat growers need to book their seed now. *President Trump has named Amarillo native John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners.*Texas High Plains farmers are looking at a difficult economic situation this year. *Preventing wildfires is a year-round effort. *Cattle producers are optimistic but cautious in East Texas. *Heat stress can affect mineral needs in beef cattle.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 10, 2026
2w ago00:22:51Tap to summarize*Texas is taking a whole-of-government approach to fighting the screwworm. *Drought conditions are improving across Texas. *Corn planting is almost finished in Texas. *The Texas Panhandle has received some rain recently. *Sorghum midges are active in the Rio Grande Valley. *Work continues on the Farm Bill. *Rain has had a big effect on Texas Coastal Bend agriculture. *The first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected on a Texas dairy.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 9, 2026
3w ago00:23:57Tap to summarize*Texas High Plains ranchers are preparing for the possible arrival of the screwworm. *Texas wildlife will be affected by the New World screwworm. *Cotton planting is running a bit behind schedule in the Texas Southern Plains area. *The Federal Trade Commission is looking into high fertilizer prices. *Pasture mealybugs are spreading across Texas. *Parasite resistance is a very big problem in the sheep and goat industry.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 8, 2026
3w ago00:23:06Tap to summarizeNew World Screwworm cases are spreading. A Texan has been appointed to help drive innovation in the search for technologies to combat New World Screwworms. Canada has banned cattle imports from Texas. Governor Greg Abbot is committing state resources to combat the screwworm.A major meat science event is coming to the Amarillo and Canyon area. Specialty crop producers can now sign up for financial assistance. Farming activity is running at full speed in the Texas Rolling Plains. Now is a great time to evaluate replacement ewe lambs and doeling goats.
Transcribe →Texas Ag Today - June 5, 2026
3w ago00:24:15Tap to summarize*Farm groups are reacting to the detection of New World Screwworm in Texas. *USDA has deployed a strike team to Texas to deal with the screwworm.*Hurricane season is here. *The opportunity to increase base acres is an opportunity for cotton farmers in the Texas High Plains. *The Central Texas wheat harvest is wrapping up.*Choosing a supplement for your horse can be complicated.
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