Texas Ag Today - February 26, 2024

*The only sugar mill in Texas is closing.   

*There are fewer goats in Texas than one year ago.   

*Texas Congressman Ronnie Jackson is opposing USDA’s decision to import fresh beef from Paraguay.

*Rising cattle prices are good for a lot of cattle producers, but the rise in beef prices for consumers can be a concern.

*The state’s largest farm organization is working with lawmakers on a state and national level to resolve water issues with Mexico.  

*Grazing will be a topic of discussion of an upcoming regenerative ranching workshop in Southeast Texas.  

*This is a good time to plant trees in Texas.  

*Equine asthma is a common problem 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.