*USDA’s Planted Acreage report shows a big increase in U.S. corn acreage and a drop in cotton acres.
*The first case of anthrax has shown up in Southwest Texas.
*An animal health company is helping to provide scholarships for veterans’ families.
*There has been a big jump in Texas sorghum acreage this year.
*New technologies and seed varieties were on display at a recent field day in Southeast Texas.
*Spring storms have caused a lot of disruption to Northeast Texas agriculture.
*Arlington National Cemetery in Washington is suspending the use of horses in funeral processions.
*There is good news in the fight to protect Texas lakes from invasive plants.
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.