Texas Ag Today - October 13, 2026

*A USDA report shocked the corn market.   

*Cotton harvest is getting close on the Texas Southern Plains.   

*The United Sorghum Checkoff Program has selected Clint White to be the next Executive Director.    

 

*Smart ear tags are expected to be studied at the new West Texas A&M research feedlot. 

*Agricultural awareness is a priority at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo.  

*USDA has awarded more than 1.5 billion dollars in CRP payments, and farm debt may be higher than previously thought. 

*It’s time to winterize Texas turf grass. 

*There are some non drug treatments for gastric ulcers in horses. 

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.