*The Texas corn, sorghum and rice crops look very good, but cotton is a different story.
*The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is just a few weeks away.
*Texas farmers and ranchers should apply for the Emergency Relief Program and the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program by July 14th.
*Researchers in the Texas High Plains are studying the use of manure based fertilizers alongside chemical fertilizers.
*Livestock transportation issues have been a priority in Washington recently.
*There is a new congressional effort to look into the farm labor crisis affecting U.S. agriculture.
*Cattle, sheep and goats are susceptible to hoof scald and hoof rot with all of the rain we’ve had recently.
*With a growing population, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working to insure that both urban and rural Texans outdoor recreation needs are met.
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.