Texas Ag Today - October 1, 2024

*Some West Texas farmers and ranchers had a wet September.   

*Texas pumpkin growers have a better crop this year.  

*The nation’s first bale of cotton brought over $25,000 for scholarships.

*The Texas High Plains is reaching the final stretch for this year’s cotton crop.  

*The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture weighs in on the Farm Bill.  

*Fall is now here, and the temperatures are finally cooling off.  

*Trees are important for shade and energy efficiency, but they can be a hassle.

*Stocker grazers will are buying calves for winter grazing.

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.