Texas Ag Today - October 6, 2026

*Cattle producers could use less help from Washington.  

*The Farm Bill has now expired, and that has stopped CRP enrollment.   

*Another case of screwworms was confirmed in Brewster County.

 

*The beef checkoff is building demand for beef. 

*Recent rains across the Texas High Plains have meant a lot for the drought ravaged region.  

*Potash from Belarus is making its way to the U.S.  

*USDA wants to know what you think about the US Mexico Canada trade agreement. 

*The Texas Southern Plains received some much-needed rainfall, but the results weren’t all good.

*Club foot can be somewhat common 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.