Texas Ag Today - March 22, 2023

*A lot of money is needed to accomplish the goal of strengthening the farm safety net in the 2023 Farm Bill.  

*The Texas dairy industry is watching a couple of bills in the Texas legislature.  

*Moisture concerns are making an impact on spring planting on the Texas High Plains.  

*The ongoing West Texas drought is having a big effect on the wheat crop there. 

*Last year’s drought had a big impact on Texas forage production.  

*Copper toxicity can occur in preweaned calves.  

*Enrollment in the Managed Lands Deer Program’s conservation option begins in a few days. 

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.