Texas Agriculture Today

*There may be profitable cotton prices in 2026.  

*U.S. farmers bought fewer tractors and combines last month.  

*The American Sheep Industry Association is asking the federal government to investigate lamb imports.
 
*It’s been about a year since avian influenza has been found in a Texas dairy herd.

*New cotton varieties will be available for 2026 for the Texas High Plains.  

*USDA is making some updates to federal crop insurance.  

*Central Texas is experiencing a typical cool and wet December. 

*GastroGuard is used to treat stomach 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.