Texas Ag Today - March 5, 2025

*President Trump told farmers to prepare for tariffs.  

*Texas farmers may wait until the last minute to make planting decisions.

*There are indications that cattle herd rebuilding is beginning in the Southern Plains.  

*The U.S. levied new tariffs on Mexico and China this week.  

*The deadline is coming up to apply for an agricultural water grant.  

*The Trump administration released a freeze on $20 million in funding for conservation programs. 

*Timing is everything when protecting calves against BRD. 

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.