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Texas Ag Today - December 6, 2024
*Texas feedlots were surprisingly full in 2024. *The U.S. Grains Councils annual meeting is coming to the Lone Star State. *Agribusiness giant Cargill is laying off thousands of employees. *Lawmakers in Washington are discussing economic aid for farme
Texas Ag Today - December 5th, 2024
*Who is Brooke Rollins, Trumps new pick for Secretary of Agriculture? *Dairy products remain affordable. *A federal judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act. *Silage production has seen massive growth in
Texas Ag Today - December 4, 2024
*This has been an average year for feedlot profitability. *The finalists have been named for this years Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher competition. *The U.S. and Mexico continue to work together on the screwworm situation.*Agriculture in the Texa
Texas Ag Today - December 3, 2024
*Mexican cattle imports are delayed until after the first of the year. *Texas largest farm organization is recognizing four young individuals. *Registration is underway for the American Sheep Industry Associations annual convention.*Agriculture is th
Texas Ag Today - December 2, 2024
*Big numbers of calves have moved through the sale barns this fall, but demand remains high. *Its time for one of the biggest agricultural events of the year in the Texas High Plains.*Dairy farmers and cooperatives have a few weeks to weigh in on pote
Texas Ag Today - November 29, 2024
*The Beef Checkoff is investing $40 million to help promote beef.*Even with grain prices being low, it looks like wheat acreage will hold steady on the Texas High Plains this year.*The EPA has released its rodenticide strategy.*The state’s largest farm an
Texas Ag Today - November 28, 2024
*BASF has improved one of its tools to help farmers fight weeds.*Wheat prices continue to struggle, which is making things tough for farmers looking to make a grain crop.*A new piece of legislation designed to help ensure the safety of American agricultu
Texas Ag Today - November 27, 2024
*Cattle producers in some parts of Texas have had to start feeding hay earlier than normal.*A rainy November has helped been a game-changer for the winter wheat crop in the Texas High Plains.*USDA temporarily restricting importation of animal commoditie
Texas Ag Today - November 26, 2024
*Some areas of Texas could see some light snow this week. And what happened to La Nia?*U.S. pork exports are up in both value and volume this year.*A Texan has been nominated to serve as the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.*Winter is fast approachi
Texas Ag Today - November 25, 2024
*USDA seems to be out of touch with reality when it comes to farm income. *Recent rains have improved drought conditions in some parts of Texas. *The EPA is facing pressure to deny applications for the re-registration of dicamba.*Whats the status of s