Texas Ag Today - July 26, 2024

*Texas wheat growers should plan now to avoid hessian fly problem later.  

*The state’s largest farm organization is accepting applications for up to $20,000 in grants for county 4-H programs.  

*Corn and sorghum harvest are picking up speed across Texas.

*Some educational opportunities offered by Texas A&M AgriLife are coming up soon in the Texas High Plains.  

*It’s unlikely that we will have a new Farm Bill before the current extension expires.  

*Helena Agri-Enterprises agronomist Kevin Meeks has an update on growing conditions.

*Gene editing has been used to create calves that are resistant to disease.  

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.