Texas Agriculture Today

*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.

*When will cow herd rebuilding begin? *Texas farmers are holding more grain in storage this year. *Strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry. *NASA has shown an interest in Texas High Plains agriculture. *The beef checkoff expands marketing opportunities. *The House and Senate have adjourned until after the November election. *Fall weather has arrived in East Texas. *A club foot is not uncommon in horses.

*We could see more wheat acres in Texas this year. *Texas hunters have a good opportunity to bag wild turkey and whitetailed deer this year. *Summer crop harvest continues to make progress across the state. *Recent rains have boosted the potential for Texas High Plains wheat. *Fall weather has finally arrived in Texas. *USDA is making it easier to find agricultural data. *Agricultural leaders in the Texas Coastal Bend are educating young students about agriculture. *The way calves are handled at the ranch determines how they will perform in the feedlot.

*How will Mexican feeder cattle imports affect the cattle market? *Peanut harvest is getting underway in West Texas and the Rolling Plains. *Texas Tech University has released a report examining government support for sugar production around the world. *Irrigation was a losing effort for some Texas High Plains farmers this year. *Farmers are reacting positively to Governor Abbott’s move to allow dyed diesel to be used on the road. *USDA is working to increase staffing at county offices. *Officials from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are meeting this week. *Increasing beef imports is not lowering beef prices for U.S. consumers. *Getting your horse to drink water can be difficult.

*USDA is stepping up the fight against the pasture mealybug. *There’s a new potato designed specifically for Texas. *A new screwworm case was discovered in a goat in Crockett County. *The Texas High Plains are getting a lot of rain. *U.S. beef is getting more access to the Saudi Arabian market. *China has agreed to reduce tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods. *It’s time for fall armyworms in pastures. *Feeding a quality trace mineral is important for reproduction in cattle.

*Off road diesel can be used on the road in Texas. *Texas dairies produced more than a billion and a half pounds of milk last month. *ICE is having a chilling effect on the meat packing industry. *There have been big rains across the Texas High Plains. *A big chunk of Texas rural property is owned by absentee landowners. *The Federal Trade Commission has reached an agreement that may lower pesticide prices. *Much of Texas is getting some drought relief. *Quarter cracks can occur on horses' hooves.

*A major drought and triple digit temperatures wreaked havoc on the panhandle corn and milo crops this year. *Texas researchers are working to breed parasite resistant sheep. *A Texas livestock auctioneer took first place in a recent World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier. *The Texas Panhandle may see a lot of snow this year. *There are a lot of absentee landowners in Texas. *Can anything be done to lower farm input prices? *Diesel prices are at record highs as harvest ramps up across the country. *Sheared heels can lead to quarter cracks in horses.

*The American Lamb Board is focusing on education. *The drought continues to spread across Texas. *The Buying American Cotton Act now has 100 congressional co-sponsors. *What will the future of farming in the Texas Panhandle look like. *High diesel prices are adding to an already stressed farm economy. *The DOT is taking action it says will help prevent fuel shortages. *The citrus harvest will get underway soon in the Rio Grande Valley. *The horse hindgut can have a major impact on equine health.

*The Texas sorghum harvest is in the final stages. *Cattle prices are still strong. *The American Sheep Industry Association is supporting the Section 201 lamb import investigation. *Harvest is underway on the Texas High Plains. *Cotton growers are investing in rural communities. *Farm input costs are through the roof, thanks to the ongoing conflict with Iran. *The American Farm Bureau Federation appreciates recent actions to modernize USDA farm loan programs. *Flies are still a problem on cattle in the fall months.

*Cross border livestock trade is picking up. *The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released its quarterly agriculture report. *The fundamental factors of the cattle market point to continued high prices. *Harvest reports are coming out of the Texas Panhandle. *It’s livestock show and rodeo time in Texas. *A fertilizer expert weighs in on the president’s plan to import potash from Belarus. *We’re getting into the time of year for planting trees in Texas. *Analyzing milk can indicate which dairy cows are undergoing heat stress.

*There was a surprise in Friday’s Cattle on Feed Report. *The Texas NRCS is accepting applications for 2027 conservation programs. *John Collier of Stephenville received the American Simmental Association’s highest honor. *El Nino has been a big letdown for Texas farmers and ranchers. *Fall is finally here, but summer heat and drought are still hanging around. *More than 30 million new base acres were allocated this year. *The Senate Ag Committee finally moved its version of the farm bill to the full Senate for a vote. *With fall now officially here, there are some things that cow-calf producers need to do this time of year.

*Another Mexican border port will open this week for livestock imports. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is releasing movement restrictions in another screwworm containment zone. *U.S. beef production is expected to decline this year and next year. *The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is building new facilities. *Some rain relief may be on the way for the Texas Panhandle. *More than 30 million additional base acres were allocated this year. *Irrigation systems are shutting down on the South Plains of Texas as the cotton crop is maturing. *Rattlesnake bites on horses are not that uncommon in Texas.