Texas Agriculture Today

*There’s a new beef processing plant planned for the Texas Panhandle.

*We’re getting closer to a stronger El Nino.

*Horse owners should be aware of an uptick in Equine Infectious Anemia cases.

*Researchers at Texas A&M are testing a new way to defend against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

*The sheep industry continues to ask for an investigation into foreign lamb imports.

*It’s been warm and dry in East Texas as deer season gets underway.

*Horses on a forage-only diet may need supplementation.

*Governor Abbott renewed the diesel disaster proclamation.

*Screwworm cases are moving west.

*Texas FFA members brought home six national championship honors.

*A Muleshoe rodeo student received a $5000 scholarship.

*Grain systems need a close evaluation during harvest season.

*Two regional projects in Texas are receiving nearly 18 million dollars in funding from USDA.

*With October now behind us, farmers in the Coastal Bend are meeting with their bankers and making plans for the next growing season.

*The Texas Animal Health Commission has updated their sheep and goat identification requirements.

*The animal rights movement is pouring money into the mid-term elections.

*Texas farmers and ranchers should see some drought relief this fall and winter.

*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association elected a new officer team.

*Texas High Plains cotton growers may want to look at some different varieties when planning next year’s crop.

*Grain system checkups are important after harvest.

*USDA continues to move forward with its reorganization plans.

*Preparations are underway for the annual Rio Grande Valley Citrus and Vegetable Show.

*Having a client-patient relationship with your local veterinarian is important.

*Foreign imports have taken over the U.S. lamb market.

*Mexico is delivering water to the Rio Grande Valley.

*Cotton harvest has passed the half-way mark in Texas.

*Texas High Plains cotton growers are feeling the effects of a rough growing season.

*The 2026 Excellence in Agriculture finalists were announced.

*USDA is investing millions of dollars in conservation projects across Texas.

*It’s time to bring container plants indoors.

*Dehorning dairy calves is necessary for the safety of both cattle and humans in dairy.

*More fed cattle price transparency is coming.

*An East Texas high school student is a finalist for the 2026/27 national FFA officer team.

*USDA has posted the next steps in reopening the border for Mexican livestock imports.

*This is going to be a bad year for the High Plains cotton crop.

*It’s pumpkin season in Texas.

*There will be more economic help for farmers and ranchers impacted by rising input costs.

*Farmers continue to operate in the red even as grocery prices rise.

*Inflammatory intestinal disease occurs in many animals including horses.

*Placements were lower than expected in the latest Cattle on Feed report.

*There are more dairy cows producing more milk in Texas.

*A few new screwworm cases have popped up.

*Texas High Plains farmers are considering major changes due to water challenges.

*The Secretary of Agriculture has an upcoming announcement affecting the beef industry.

*Rain has finally come to the Texas Panhandle.

*Winter forages can reduce the need for hay and supplements.

*Horse nutrition can be a complicated subject.

*Another border port is now open for cattle imports.

*Texas farmers could see more than one million base acres added soon.

*Cotton harvest is getting underway in the Panhandle and Southern Plains.

*The Texas Tech rodeo team is hosting their 77th annual rodeo.

*Creek crossings are a good way to improve the value of rural Texas land.

*USDA is investing 100 million dollars in a Texas project to improve fertilizer production.

*Cooler temperatures and wetter conditions are welcome in the Texas Rolling Plains.

*Equine nutrition can be complicated.

*There will be some dryland cotton harvested in the Southern Plains and the Panhandle, but not much.

*The first case of New World screwworms in wildlife has been confirmed in Pecos County.

*Texas corn and sorghum harvests are over 90% complete.

*Winter wheat in the Texas South Plains is off to an encouraging start.

*Wheat planting is underway on the Texas Rolling Plains.

*Work continues on a full five-year Farm Bill.

*Ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley are keeping an eye out for the screwworm.

*Texas A&M is working to create parasite resistant sheep.

*The midterm elections could have a big effect on the cattle industry.

*Four Texas corn farmers will help guide the National Corn Growers Association in the coming year.

*This has been a tough economic year for Texas High Plains corn farmers.

*The Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo is opening soon.

*The Trump administration announced an $8 billion dollar Harvest Fuel Relief Program.

*More farmers are using drones than ever before.

*Hay prices and demand remain strong in Texas.

*There are some concerns when vaccinating horses for equine strangles.

*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting has wrapped up.

*The National FFA Convention is this week in Indianapolis.

*Another Mexican border port will open next week for livestock imports.

*Improved research can help in the fight against feral hogs.

*This has been a bad year for the Texas High Plains corn crop.

*USDA wants input from Texas farmers about their experiences in buying equipment.

*Central Texas welcomes the recent rainfall.

*Prussic acid can cause livestock deaths this time of year.

*New screwworm cases are popping up.

*This could be a good year for Texas quail hunters.

*A Texas ranch received the Certified Angus Beef Ambassador Award.

*U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was back in Texas last week.

*Feral hogs continue to take a toll on Texas farms and ranchers.

*A Texas wheat industry leader is making a big change.

*USDA is investing in Texas specialty crops.

*Recent rains in the Texas Southern Plains are causing some trouble as cotton harvest gets underway.

*This is the time of year when prussic acid can be deadly for livestock.

*Texas cotton growers are ready to get this season over with.

*There’s good news for tomato and pepper growers.

*How long will it take to rebuild the U.S. cow herd?

*The drought monitor map looks better for the Texas High Plains.

*October brings agritourism to Texas pumpkin patches.

*The IRS made an important announcement regarding dyed diesel use on federal highways.

*Hurricanes have brought a lot of rainfall to dry U.S. soils.

*Knowing your horse’s body temperature is important when checking them for sickness.

*Texas cotton harvest is ahead of schedule.

*Sales of tractors and combines declined last month.

*The Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting kicks off this weekend in Oklahoma City.

*What’s ahead for the Texas High Plains cattle industry?

*The Texas Coastal Bend had a decent sorghum and cotton harvest this year.

*The president has struck a deal with Russia on diesel.

*Fall has arrived in East Texas, but more rainfall is needed.

*Pregnancy toxemia in sheep and goats is common.

*Texas High Plains rains are causing harvest issues.

*Recent rains have finally put a dent in the statewide drought.

*The Texas Animal Health Commission is releasing more screwworm infested zones.

*Cattle and hog futures trading will soon be available in New York.

*These are very challenging times for Texas cattle feeders.

*Pasture mealybugs continue to spread across Texas.

*The Farm Service Agency is now processing ARC and PLC payments.

*Leptospirosis can be a hidden disease in cattle.

*A USDA report shocked the corn market.

*Cotton harvest is getting close on the Texas Southern Plains.

*The United Sorghum Checkoff Program has selected Clint White to be the next Executive Director.

*Smart ear tags are expected to be studied at the new West Texas A&M research feedlot.

*Agricultural awareness is a priority at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo.

*USDA has awarded more than 1.5 billion dollars in CRP payments, and farm debt may be higher than previously thought.

*It’s time to winterize Texas turf grass.

*There are some non drug treatments for gastric ulcers in horses.

New cotton varieties were showcased last week.

West Texas A&M University in Canyon received a 9.5 million grant to build the most advanced cattle feedlot research facility in the world.

Another Texas livestock auctioneer has qualified for the World Championship contest.

The State Fair of Texas wraps up this week.

Dairy Margin Coverage program enrollment is now underway.

With the recent rainfall across much of Texas, conditions are good for planting cool season winter forages.

There are some non-drug treatments for horses with ulcers.

*There’s a new partnership to help develop future Texas farmers and ranchers.

*Farmer sentiment of the economy fell last month due to high input costs.

*The drought map looks much better after the recent rains in the Texas High Plains.

*A Texan is now vice-chairman of National Sorghum Producers.

*USDA has launched an initiative to protect plant genetics.

*Preparations are underway for the Texas legislature to meet in January.

*Pregnancy checking is an important procedure in a cow-calf herd.

*Recent rains were too late to help the nation’s cotton crop.

*Cattle prices have dropped in the second half of the year, but they will still remain high.

*Changes are coming to the crop mix in Randall County.

*The Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo is underway in Waco.

*USDA and the Federal Trade Commission have launched a public inquiry into issues with agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution.

*Preparations are underway for the Texas legislature to meet in January.

*Probiotics are promoted for horses. But do they really need them?

*The pasture mealybug is spreading, but work continues to fight it.

*Two bonding companies lost their fight against Hansen Mueller in the company’s bankruptcy case.

*High cattle prices should continue.

*Changes are coming to Texas High Plains agriculture.

*Cooler weather has arrived just in time for the State Fair of Texas.

*The president has signed an executive order allowing dyed diesel on the nation’s highways.

*It’s a busy time for agriculture in the Central Texas Blacklands.

*Veterinarians in Kansas are investigating a mysterious eye disease in stocker calves.

*Cattle producers could use less help from Washington.

*The Farm Bill has now expired, and that has stopped CRP enrollment.

*Another case of screwworms was confirmed in Brewster County.

*The beef checkoff is building demand for beef.

*Recent rains across the Texas High Plains have meant a lot for the drought ravaged region.

*Potash from Belarus is making its way to the U.S.

*USDA wants to know what you think about the US Mexico Canada trade agreement.

*The Texas Southern Plains received some much-needed rainfall, but the results weren’t all good.

*Club foot can be somewhat common in horses.