Texas Ag Today - August 4, 2026

*There were no surprises in the recent Cattle on Feed report.  

*The National Sorghum Producers yield contest is now open.   

*The number of companies using USDA’s voluntary Product of the U.S. label is growing.

 

*Drought seems to be improving in the southern part of the Texas High Plains.  

*Hay production in East Texas is good in some places, not so good in others.  

*The Senate Ag Committee will consider the Farm Bill this week.  

*As Congress works toward approving a budget, the House has authorized $12 billion in additional farm aid. 

*Vitamins are important for goats.  

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.