Texas Ag Today - December 31, 2024

*Bell County farmers and ranchers had a roller coaster ride of a year.  

*The new Congress will be seated in Washington D.C. this week.  

*Cotton prices took a nosedive in 2024.

*When should you call your veterinarian about problems in your sheep and goat herd? 

*EPA is proposing a rule that would limit the use of chlorpyrifos. 

*Geopolitics are having a big effect on U.S. agriculture. 

*USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a new federal directive on testing raw milk for avian influenza. 

*Young dairy calves should have access to heated water. 

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.