*The Texas wheat harvest is challenging, with rain showers causing constant delays.
*The Texas Panhandle is slowly drying out as farmers are finally getting back into the fields following a massive amount of rainfall in a short period.
*The last thing Texas Panhandle farmers need is hail, but that's what many of them are getting.
*An animal traceability system is a big priority for the cattle industry.
*Coastal Bend farmers have gotten a lot of rain so far this year, but things are drying out a bit now.
*There are advantages to having a short calving season.
*Research to study barbary sheep in West Texas is underway, but there are a few things we already know about the exotic species.
What is Texas Agriculture Today?
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.