Texas Ag Today - January 14, 2025

*It’s time for the annual American Sheep Industry convention.  

*U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will not get her confirmation hearing this week.  

*Last week was a week to remember in the cattle market.

*Opening new world markets is vital to the success of Texas farmer and ranchers.  

*Protecting property from wildfires is always a concern in the Texas High Plains.  

*Lawmakers are stressing the importance of trade to President Trump’s pick for Agriculture Secretary.  

*Youth livestock shows are underway in the Texas Southern Plains, as cattle producers try to manage their hay supplies to get through winter. 

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.