Texas Ag Today - April 6, 2023

*The 2023 cotton crop is going in the ground.  

*Disease pressure has been light this year in Texas wheat fields, but insects have been an issue in some spots.

*Brutal winds on the Texas High Plains are making drought conditions worse.  

*The Texas citrus industry is making its concerns known in the ongoing Farm Bill debate.  

*Soil pH is critical for forage production.  

*Pinkeye is a major cause of disease and lost revenue in cattle.  

*For more than half a year, Texas hunters and anglers have been able to digitally tag their deer, turkey and red drum harvest. 

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.