Texas Agriculture Today

*The National Cotton Council held its annual meeting in Dallas.  

*Cotton growers are expected to plant nearly 15% less cotton acreage this year.

*Cattle feeders are getting historically high prices for cattle, but that doesn’t always translate to profits.

*Lawmakers in Washington are making another attempt to eliminate the death tax.  

*Several factors are causing rural Texas land prices to rise.  

*Spring planting decisions seem to be tougher than usual this year.  

*Ear tagging cattle correctly is not as easy as it may seem.  

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.