Texas Ag Today - January 15, 2025

*It’s wildfire season in Texas.  

*There is assistance available for Texas dairies affected by avian influenza.  

*The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is welcoming the withdrawal of a USDA livestock marketing proposed rule.

*The loss of dicamba has made it harder to keep cotton fields free of weeds.  

*A major effort is underway to keep screwworms out of Texas.  

*Enrollment for Farm Bill safety net programs for the 2025 crop year begins soon.  

*The annual Blackland Income Growth conference held recently in Waco. 

*The Beef Quality Assurance program helps make cattle handling easier.  

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.