Texas Ag Today - July 25, 2023

*The U.S. cattle herd continues to shrink.   

*Congress may vote this week on a bill that would overturn the recent endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken.  

*Exports of U.S. beef are down this year.  

*The hot dry summer across much of Texas has increased the chances of wildfires.  

*The lack of rainfall and triple digit temperatures are taking a toll on garden and landscape plants.  

*Deworming horses can be a challenge due to parasite resistance.

*A deer in a breeding facility southwest of Corpus Christi has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.

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.