Texas Agriculture Today

*The White House vetoed a bill that would rescind the recent restrictions placed on farmers and ranchers protecting the Lesser Prairie Chicken.   

*Texas grapefruit is now headed to Vietnam.  

*A Texas A&M ag economist says prospects are dim for a new Farm Bill anytime soon.

*The combination of a very wet spring and a very dry summer has elevated the wildfire threat on the Texas High Plains.  

*Farming during a drought can be a real challenge.  

*Extreme South Texas got a short break from the hot weather. 

*The United States is getting close to finishing the battle against scrapie in sheep.  

*The Texas fish art contest is now underway.  

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.