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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 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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English

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Texas Ag Today - January 2, 2026

1/2/2026
*The payment rates are out for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. *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.

Duration:00:23:48

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Texas Ag Today - January 1, 2026

1/1/2026
*Another case of New World screwworms was detected in northern Mexico. *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.

Duration:00:23:48

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Texas Ag Today - December 31, 2025

12/31/2025
*Congress has earmarked money to pay for electronic ID tags. *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.

Duration:00:23:48

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Texas Ag Today - December 30, 2025

12/30/2025
*We have more time to prepare for the New World screwworm. *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.

Duration:00:23:49

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Texas Ag Today - December 29, 2025

12/29/2025
*New Farm Service Agency County Committees take office this week. *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.

Duration:00:23:48

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Texas Ag Today - December 26, 2025

12/26/2025
*What are the net effects of President Trump’s tariffs? *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.

Duration:00:23:39

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Texas Ag Today - December 25, 2025

12/25/2025
*Cattle supplies may get tighter in 2026. *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.

Duration:00:23:37

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Texas Ag Today - December 24, 2025

12/24/2025
*It has been a busy year for the Texas Farm Service Agency. *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.

Duration:00:23:37

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Texas Ag Today - December 23, 2025

12/23/2025
*Feedlot inventories continue to drop. *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.

Duration:00:23:34

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Texas Ag Today - December 22, 2025

12/22/2025
*El Nino is moving into Texas. *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.

Duration:00:23:37

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Texas Ag Today - December 19, 2025

12/19/2025
*2026 doesn’t look like a profitable year for corn production. *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.

Duration:00:23:50

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Texas Ag Today - December 18, 2025

12/18/2025
*There may be profitable cotton prices in 2026. *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.

Duration:00:23:36

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Texas Ag Today - December 17, 2025

12/17/2025
*2026 could be another good year for Texas weather. *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.

Duration:00:23:49

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Texas Ag Today - December 16, 2025

12/16/2025
*Mexico should begin delivering water to the Rio Grande Valley this week. *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.

Duration:00:23:36

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Texas Ag Today - December 15, 2025

12/15/2025
*More approved drug treatments are needed to battle screwworms. *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.

Duration:00:23:59

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Texas Ag Today - December 12, 2025

12/12/2025
*Mealybugs are attacking Texas pastures. *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.

Duration:00:23:33

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Texas Ag Today - December 11, 2025

12/11/2025
*The Texas grain harvest is almost done. *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.

Duration:00:23:47

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Texas Ag Today - December 10, 2025

12/10/2025
*The Livestock Protection Program proved its worth this year. *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.

Duration:00:24:33

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Texas Ag Today - December 9, 2025

12/9/2025
*President Trump puts the pressure on Mexico to send water to the Rio Grande Valley. *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.

Duration:00:23:56

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Texas Ag Today - December 8, 2025

12/8/2025
*President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers. *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.

Duration:00:23:48