Texas Ag Today - May 13, 2024

*USDA announced the launch of financial assistance for dairy farmers affected by the H5N1 virus. 

*Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act. 

*The volatility in cattle futures continues as cash prices remain strong. 

*Producing and selling beef on dairy calves has been beneficial for both feedyards and dairies.  

*Two Texas lawmakers are working to help ranchers who lost unborn cattle in the wildfires.  

*Texas cotton gins are facing both challenges and opportunities.  

*Spring rains are being well received in the Texas Rolling Plains.  

*Feeding grain to sheep and goats is controversial.  

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.