Texas Ag Today - May 6, 2024

*Texas wheat conditions are improving.  

*This is a good time to lock in a price on your calf crop using the Livestock Risk Protection program.  

*A good mineral supplementation program is vital for cattle in the spring.  

*Lawmakers are asking USDA to reconsider cutting reports that are vital to agriculture.  

*Farm Bill markup is expected to start later this month.  

*A common pasture management problem faced by most Texas hay and livestock producers is controlling weeds and brush.  

*Checking the temperature of a calf’s nose help you determine if they are sick.  

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.