Texas Agriculture Today

*Cotton harvest is picking up speed across the Cotton Belt.  

*Senate Ag Committee republicans are asking for a meeting with the White House to discuss the farm economy.   

*There is talk in Washington of another financial aid package for farmers.
 
*Some farmers in the Texas High Plains are trying a new crop.

*An upcoming water summit will address Texas water availability for the future.  

*The government shutdown will delay important agricultural legislation.  

*The fall army worm can cause big damage to pastures. 

*Screwworms are getting very close to Texas.  

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.