Texas Ag Today - May 7, 2024

*The Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in agricultural losses.  

*Will there be any type of loss program for dairy farmers affected by H5N1?   

*It’s time to plant cotton in the Texas Panhandle and Southern Plains.

*Farmers and ranchers on the South Plains of West Texas could use some rain.  

*House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders have release dualling frameworks for the Farm Bill.  

*Controlling pests properly will help produce safe food from your garden.  

*It’s the time of year for rain rot to occur 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.