Texas Ag Today - January 5, 2024

*Pasture and range conditions still look poor across Texas.  

*Recent rainfall continues to ease drought conditions across our state.  

*The recent prescription requirement for certain animal antibiotics seems to be transitioning well.

*Higher interest rates are having an impact on Texas farmers and ranchers.

*Recent rains across Texas have helped improve conditions for Texas ranchers.  

*The American Farm Bureau Federation is focused on the passage of a new Farm Bill in 2024. 

*Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a major cause of laminitis in horses.  

*A new proposal would require all Texas turkey hunters to report their harvest.  

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.