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Texas Agriculture Today

Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network

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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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The Outdoor Adventure Series is an award-winning podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc. We celebrate individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, conservation, stewardship, access, and enjoyment of the outdoors. Please enjoy our episodes, and don't forget to like, comment, and share. RADIO/PODCAST Excellence in Craft Awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA): 2023 - FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Sp ...
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This is the 8th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. Scott Cutler is our guest today. Scott is a board member of the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society. In this episode, we’ll explore a rich array of birding opportu…
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*USDA is piloting a program that will allow cotton bales to be shipped in a four-bale grouping. *Texas peanut farmers will produce more peanuts this year. *The latest Cattle on Feed report came out Friday. *Making a profit will be a challenge for Texas High Plains farmers this year. *The process to reform federal milk marketing orders is coming to …
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Enjoy the 17th and final episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. This last Interview was special because Dave & C…
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*Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley had a tough summer. *Texas corn farmers may produce less corn this year. *The Environmental Working Group is suing Tyson Foods. *Last week’s interest rate cut will lower borrowing costs for farmers and ranchers. *The Farm Bill extension expires in a week, and lawmakers are urging Congress to get something done. *We…
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*Both planting and harvest are underway in South Texas. *Registration is open for the Texas New Fruit Growers Conference. *A Missouri judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing large crop seed and input companies of price fixing. *It’s been dry lately in the Texas High Plains, but the weekend brought rain to many areas. *The Senate Ag Committee ranking mem…
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*Harvesting hurricane damaged corn is a challenge. *The one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill ends on September 30th. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is improving slightly. *Fed cattle prices may be headed for a rebound. *A lawsuit and a lack of information from the Farm Service Agency has slowed the review of the controversial 2022 Emer…
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*Corn harvest is underway in the northern Texas Panhandle. *Texas rice farmers have a smaller crop this year. *Hiland Dairy is expanding in East Texas. *There has been a drop in the prices Texas High Plains cattle feeders are getting for fed cattle. *EPA is temporarily allowing the sale of a cancelled product. *Farmers on the South Plains of Texas …
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Enjoy the 16th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. We enjoyed interviewing Ike, the Lead Steward on the Wilde…
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*There is still no progress on solving the Rio Grande Valley water crisis. *We should have a better Texas cotton crop this year. *The CME Group is lowering the daily limits on cattle futures contracts. *Providing more water for Texas is going to require a lot of money. *A bill dealing with the reporting of U.S. agricultural land sales to foreign ad…
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Meet our special guest, Laura De La Cruz. Laura resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She brings a wealth of experience from her small ranch, where she trains dogs in various activities, including herding, obedience, and scent work. In this episode, Laura shares invaluable insights on choosing the right dog for your hiking and home life. She emphasize…
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*CattleCon25 is coming to San Antonio in February. *USDA released the latest WASDE report last week. *UT-Arlington has harvested its first climate smart soybean crop. *The oil and gas industry could play a role in providing new water resources for Texas. *The Department of Commerce is recommending tariffs on 2,4-D imports from China and India. *The…
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*Cotton harvest continues in South Texas. *We are still transitioning into a La Nina weather pattern. *The Delta cotton crop was susceptible to damage from Hurricane Francine. *Providing enough water for a growing Texas will be a major focus of the next session of the Texas legislature. *The democrat and republican leaders of the House and Senate a…
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*A Texas senator says we could be getting close to a trade war with Mexico. *USDA is investing in two specialty crop projects in Texas. *The Texas cotton crop's condition is getting worse. *Diversity can help farmers and ranchers deal with the ups and downs of agriculture. *The embattled Waters of the U.S. definition continues to cause confusion. *…
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Enjoy the 15th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experi…
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*The Texas corn and sorghum harvests are now three quarters done. *USDA is providing more funding for conservation easements. *Farm groups continue to push for a new Farm Bill. *The summer growing season is wrapping up on the Texas High Plains. *Pork producers are in Washington D.C. this week pushing for a Farm Bill and a fix for Proposition 12. *W…
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*Texas A&M researchers continue to learn more about avian influenza in dairy cattle. *The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting comments on the proposed heat illness standard. *U.S. beef exports were higher in July. *Pasture management is making a difference on some Texas High Plains ranches. *Congress is back in Washington D.C…
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*Wheat planting is getting near for forage wheat. *Texas citrus growers are forecast to produce more oranges this year. *A vaccine manufacture is testing a vaccine for avian influenza in dairy cattle. *The weather is making things tough for Texas High Plains ranchers. *USDA has released a new net farm income forecast. *Much needed rain fell recentl…
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*A Texas senator is pushing to get the Farm Bill done. *What does it cost to rent pasture and cropland in Texas? *The American Lamb Board is looking for sheep producers to implement climate smart practices. *As summer winds down, the farmers market season is drawing to a close. *USDA has approved a new drought-tolerant wheat trait. *The Texas Conch…
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*The number of beef-on-dairy calves is increasing in feedlots. *USDA announced $300,000 in funding is now available to support the U.S. sheep industry. *Farming without irrigation is becoming more likely on the Texas High Plains. *An extension of the 2018 Farm Bill seems to be the most likely move Congress will make this year. *The Texas fair and r…
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Enjoy the 14th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy! We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and e…
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*Texas farmers and ranchers made the most of the congressional August recess. *Texas grapefruit production is forecast to grow this season. *U.S. corn and soybean exports took a big jump last week. *Groundwater capacity is declining on the Texas High Plains. *Texas farmers and ranchers are stressing the need for a new Farm Bill. *The U.S. is workin…
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*The summer drought took a toll on the cotton crop. *Three Texas based agricultural organizations have been selected to participate in a trade mission to Southeast Asia. *Texas feedlot inventories are higher than a year ago. *The Ogalalla aquifer is providing less and less water for Texas High Plains farmers. *Congress is running out of time to pas…
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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that celebrates the thrill of outdoor activities and the beauty of our natural world. This is the 7th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. Today, we have a re…
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*Grain prices have softened over the past several weeks. *Texas citrus growers are expected to grow more grapefruit and oranges this year. *The Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available. *What can Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers expect from the La Nina that’s coming our way? *An expected record agricultural tr…
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*Seed treatments are important when preparing to plant wheat. *Farms in some parts of Texas will be filled with dove hunters over the next few days. *University of Missouri researchers are developing the first-ever vaccine for anaplasmosis. *The recent slump in cattle prices shows the value of Livestock Risk Protection. *The U.S. ag trade deficit c…
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*Texas cotton condition continues to decline. *There is some exciting news for Texas wheat growers. *The Texas corn harvest is well ahead of schedule this year. *The month August has not been kind to crops on the Texas High Plains. *EPA has announced the voluntary cancellation of a herbicide. *Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations met wi…
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Enjoy the 13th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy! We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and e…
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*Cattle prices have been dropping lately, but there are some bright spots in the market. *We are still a transitional weather pattern from El Nino to La Nina. *Cheaper corn is giving Texas cattle feeders an opportunity. *U.S. lawmakers are about to head back to Washington D.C. *Texas farmers and ranchers have been visiting with their members of Con…
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*The monthly Cattle on Feed report was released Friday. *Registration is underway for the West Texas Agricultural Chemical Institute’s annual conference in Lubbock. *The 2024 Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Beef Showcase is set for September 12th on the West Texas A&M campus in Canyon. *Texas High Plains cotton farmers have some important things…
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Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that celebrates the thrill of outdoor activities and the beauty of our natural world. This is the 6th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. During today's epis…
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*Texas has a better weather outlook this week. *CattleCon2025 is coming to Texas. *Texas High Plains cotton has been under a lot of pressure from the weather this season. *The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to work on tax reform. *The Texas rice harvest is moving forward. *Feeding malnourished horses can be challenging.…
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we have a special guest who embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience: Colleen Miniuk, an award-winning outdoor photographer and author of "So Said the River: Life, Loss, and Pie on the Colorado." In this episode, we delve into Colleen's profound journey of s…
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*Fed cattle prices have taken a drop, but higher prices are in the future. *Drought continues to expand across Texas. *Drought is taking a toll on cotton in Southwest Oklahoma. *Texas A&M AgriLife is offering a unique program next month. *EPA has finalized its draft herbicide strategy. *A new video series is now available to help Texas cattle produ…
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*The U.S. cotton crop is feeling the heat. *The Texas hog herd has grown over the past few months. *The South Texas vegetable industry is suffering from a lack of water. *Prescribed burning could help avoid wildfires in the future. *Some farmers and farm organizations have expressed concerns about the EPAs atrazine proposal. *Dryland cotton on the …
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Enjoy the 12th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy! We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and e…
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*Texas cotton is feeling the heat. *National Sorghum Producers is accepting entries for the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest. *The annual Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour is underway this week. *A decline in feedlot inventories in the Texas High Plains could be coming soon. *The EPA announced a proposal that could change the way farmers use atrazine…
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*Cotton demand is suffering, bringing lower prices for farmers. *Almost one quarter of farmers don’t have internet access. *Certified Hereford Beef has a new CEO. *The margins have gotten tighter for Texas High Plains cattle feeders. *Texas Congressman Pete Sessions met with Central Texas farmers and ranchers. *Farmland values and rental rates are …
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the 5th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. Our guest today is Mike Coulter, the seasoned race director of the El Paso Marathon, who'…
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*The cattle futures market has been on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks. *Corn harvest is ahead of schedule in Texas. *Biosecurity is critical for livestock operations. *Is there hope for a Farm Bill before the current extension expires? *U.S. rice production is expected to go down. *Big crops are projected in the latest USDA Crop Prod…
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In today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, Howard welcomes outdoor adventurer and podcast host Rick Saez and outdoor adventurer, travel writer, and public relations professional Clay Abney. Throughout the episode, Rick encourages listeners to seize the day and embark on adventures, even if it means making bold moves like quitting a job. Cl…
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*Wheat planting is not that far away for Texas farmers, and now is the time to ensure you’re prepared for the next crop. *The ag equipment industry has been hit by falling commodity prices. *Corn and grain sorghum harvest continue in Texas. *Wildfire recovery is still in the early stages in the Panhandle. *Some horses hooves grow faster than others…
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*Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening recently reiterated the organization’s commitment to national security in a hearing on foreign ownership of Texas land. *Grazing availability and market conditions drive cattle herd capacity. *A South Texas hay producer focuses on protein quality in forage for his customers. *Members of the U.S. Senate A…
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Enjoy the 11th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and e…
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*Some Texas cities continue to ignore Right to Farm laws. *The American Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new program to recognize veterans in agriculture. *The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association has a new slate of officers for the next year. *A lot of Texas High Plains farmers are celebrating the rain they’ve gotten this growing season, …
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*Corn acreage is going down while yield is going up. *A pair of Texans have been named to the first-ever Cottonseed Oil Advisory Council. *More hurricanes are in the forecast. *Texas High Plains producers will have the opportunity to see new agriculture technologies. *USDA is extending the deadline to comment on one of the new proposed rules under …
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the 4th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. In today's episode, we're chatting with Jamil Moutran, the Owner of Rent A UTV Off Road A…
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*The cattle futures market is rocky, but higher prices may still be ahead. *Farmer sentiment improved in July. *The feral hog problem in Texas continues to grow. *New technology is giving Texas farmers a boost. *A new South Texas water working group has been established. *Texas is the third largest economic platform for meat processing giant JBS. *…
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The Outdoor Adventure Series chats with Erika Ebsworth-Goold, freelance travel writer and adventure enthusiast. Erica's stories have appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's, Well + Good, and the New Zealand Herald. Erika shares her remarkable journey into freelance travel writing, starting with her first piece about Mumbai for Tr…
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*Avian influenza isn’t slowing down during the summer months. *Drought is getting worse across parts of Texas. *Farmers and ranchers need the certainty of a new Farm Bill. *USDA has announced changes to its farm loan programs. *More information will be released from the latest Census of Agriculture in the coming months. *Cotton and hay harvest are …
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*The younger generation is getting involved in the cattle industry. *Ag land values continue to rise here in Texas and around the nation. *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining fast. *Winter wheat farmers in the Texas High Plains are hoping for better prices. *EPA has issued emergency orders to prevent future sales of a herbicide. *Ru…
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