Texas Agriculture Today

*Texas farmers are getting spring crops in the ground on time. *The northern Texas Panhandle is still dealing with drought. *A dairy industry group is asking federal regulators to enforce labeling rules. *Many Texas High Plains farmers are looking to get the most out of their ground water supply. *May is a severe weather month for Texas. *There has been a lot of talk in Washington about the Farm Bill. *South Texas livestock producers are preparing for the screwworm, while Mexican farmers are burning fields to prepare for planting. *Penetrating wounds on a horse’s foot can be deadly.

*Mexican cattle imports may never fully recover. *Getting E15 fuel available year-round is a priority for ag groups in Washington. *The battle to keep screwworms from crossing into Texas continues. *Wheat diseases have been a big problem across the state this year. *Increasing U.S. cotton exports is key to increasing demand. *We could see a vote on the Farm Bill this week. *The House Natural Resources Committee has proposed a comprehensive update of the Endangered Species Act. *Caring for livestock after a wildfire can be a difficult challenge.

*Drought continues to devastate Texas Panhandle wheat fields. *Screwworm cases are getting closer to Texas. *Providing for animals during times of disaster was the focus of an AgriLife training event in Amarillo. *First quarter rural land sales in Texas were solid. *Lawmakers discussed proposed changes to the USDA budget. *Evaluating soil test results can help you decide the most efficient way to spend money on soil nutrients. *There’s a new treatment available for arthritis in horses.

*The Texas wheat crop is still the worst in the nation. *USDA has extended the deadline to submit offers for the continuous Conservation Reserve Program. *Cotton planters are starting to roll. *The weather in the Texas High Plains has not been helpful to area beekeepers. *Telling the story project dot org is a website dedicated to saving farmers’ lives. *Ag labor is a top issue farmers and ranchers are dealing with. *We’re in a time of growth for landscape and garden plants. *Spring is here and so are the fire ants.

*Screwworms are moving closer to Texas. *The U.S. Commerce Department is slightly lowering duties on some fertilizer imports. *Texas spring planting progress is moving forward. *A major fundraising effort has raised a lot of money for programs and projects at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. *There are a lot of factors involved in cotton planting decisions this year. *Just days after meeting with Texas farmers about fertilizer prices, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has an announcement on the fertilizer industry. *The Texas Hill Country and the Winter Garden area received some much-needed rainfall. *Prevention and treatment of grass tetany is important at this time of year.

*The groundbreaking for the sterile screwworm production facility was held Friday in the Rio Grande Valley.*There's talk in Washington of another economic aid package for farmers and ranchers.*Five farmers and ranchers have been appointed to serve on the Texas Farm Service Agency state committee.*There are less cattle in Texas feedlots.*Many Texas wheat fields have been hit with disease outbreaks.*Thirty million new base acres were granted through the One Big Beautiful Bill act.*Recent rains in the Texas Coastal Bend have improved both soil moisture and farmer attitudes.*Fast growing spring pastures can lead to grass tetany in beef cattle.

*Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will be in Edinburg on Friday for the groundbreaking of the sterile New World screwworm production facility at Moore Air Base. *The Texas strawberry season is off to a slow start. *The Texas Farm Service Agency is hosting a quarterly webinar series called Texas Third Tuesday. *The continuing drought is creating a lot of questions about this year’s Texas peanut crop. *There are still a lot of empty pens in Texas feedlots. *A new survey reveals how high fertilizer prices are taking a toll on Texas farmers. *There are non traditional products that claim to increase forage production. *All athletes should warm up before exercise, but the type of warmup can make a difference in horses.

*An updated screwworm response playbook is out. *Rising fuel and energy costs are hitting rural America the hardest. *Texas A&M AgriLife’s new regional center on the West Texas A&M campus is expected to have many benefits. *Increasing U.S. cotton demand is a top priority for the cotton industry. *Texas farmers and ranchers sat down with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins last week to discuss fuel and fertilizer prices. *April is a great time of year for landscaping plants in Texas. *Phenylbutazone is commonly used in mares.

*The Texas wheat crop is in rough shape. *Cropland is getting converted to grass production in the Texas High Plains. *Texas sheep and lamb producers can apply for a grant through the American Lamb Board. *The Texas Panhandle needs more rain for spring planting. *Cotton planted acreage is expected to go up this year. *The White House unveiled the president’s proposed budget for next year. *The latest Feeding the Economy report is now available. *Equine enteric coronavirus cases are increasing in the northeast part of the country.

*The chances of reopening the Mexican border for livestock imports may be small. *Farmers are running out of time to apply for the Farm Bridge Assistance Program. *The strike is over at the Greeley, Colorado JBS beef processing plant. *The use of virtual fencing is saving ranchers both time and money. *Conservation efforts are addressing flood control across Texas. *The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is allocating 30 million new base acres under ARC and PLC. *With fertilizer prices spiking higher, knowing exactly what your soil needs is important. *There are several ways to treat parasites in back yard chickens.

*A top agriculture official says the spike in fuel and fertilizer prices should be temporary. *Calf and yearling prices have jumped higher over the past year. *Screwworm cases in Mexico continue to grow. *Water availability is a prime consideration when considering what type of forage to plant. *The drought has taken a toll on winter wheat in the Texas Rolling Plains. *Rising transportation costs are hitting the feed and grain industry. *East Texas has gotten some timely rains. *It’s foaling time.

*There will be a ground breaking soon on the sterile screwworm fly production facility in the Rio Grande Valley. *Texas corn acreage is expected to increase slightly this year. *Wheat acreage is expected to be the lowest in 100 years. *Winter forage has struggled in the Texas High Plains. *It was a hot, dry March across Texas. *The Trump administration has announced a new renewable fuels standard to help farmers. *Rain is in the forecast for South Texas. *Pigeon fever is a bacterial disease in horses.