Texas Agriculture Today

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 16, 2026Episode 159823 min

Texas Ag Today - October 16, 2026

*Texas cotton growers are ready to get this season over with. *There’s good news for tomato and pepper growers. *How long will it take to rebuild the U.S. cow herd? *The drought monitor map looks better for the Texas High Plains. *October brings agritourism to Texas pumpkin patches. *The IRS made an important announcement regarding dyed diesel use on federal highways. *Hurricanes have brought a lot of rainfall to dry U.S. soils. *Knowing your horse’s body temperature is important when checking them for sickness.

October 15, 2026Episode 159723 min

Texas Ag Today - October 15, 2026

*Texas cotton harvest is ahead of schedule. *Sales of tractors and combines declined last month. *The Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s annual meeting kicks off this weekend in Oklahoma City. *What’s ahead for the Texas High Plains cattle industry? *The Texas Coastal Bend had a decent sorghum and cotton harvest this year. *The president has struck a deal with Russia on diesel. *Fall has arrived in East Texas, but more rainfall is needed. *Pregnancy toxemia in sheep and goats is common.

October 14, 2026Episode 159623 min

Texas Ag Today - October 14, 2026

*Texas High Plains rains are causing harvest issues. *Recent rains have finally put a dent in the statewide drought. *The Texas Animal Health Commission is releasing more screwworm infested zones. *Cattle and hog futures trading will soon be available in New York. *These are very challenging times for Texas cattle feeders. *Pasture mealybugs continue to spread across Texas. *The Farm Service Agency is now processing ARC and PLC payments. *Leptospirosis can be a hidden disease in cattle.

October 13, 2026Episode 159523 min

Texas Ag Today - October 13, 2026

*A USDA report shocked the corn market. *Cotton harvest is getting close on the Texas Southern Plains. *The United Sorghum Checkoff Program has selected Clint White to be the next Executive Director. *Smart ear tags are expected to be studied at the new West Texas A&M research feedlot. *Agricultural awareness is a priority at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo. *USDA has awarded more than 1.5 billion dollars in CRP payments, and farm debt may be higher than previously thought. *It’s time to winterize Texas turf grass. *There are some non drug treatments for gastric ulcers in horses.

October 13, 2026Episode 159423 min

Texas Ag Today - October 12, 2026

New cotton varieties were showcased last week. West Texas A&M University in Canyon received a 9.5 million grant to build the most advanced cattle feedlot research facility in the world. Another Texas livestock auctioneer has qualified for the World Championship contest. The State Fair of Texas wraps up this week. Dairy Margin Coverage program enrollment is now underway. With the recent rainfall across much of Texas, conditions are good for planting cool season winter forages. There are some non-drug treatments for horses with ulcers.

October 9, 2026Episode 159323 min

Texas Ag Today - October 9, 2026

*There’s a new partnership to help develop future Texas farmers and ranchers. *Farmer sentiment of the economy fell last month due to high input costs. *The drought map looks much better after the recent rains in the Texas High Plains. *A Texan is now vice-chairman of National Sorghum Producers. *USDA has launched an initiative to protect plant genetics. *Preparations are underway for the Texas legislature to meet in January. *Pregnancy checking is an important procedure in a cow-calf herd.

October 8, 2026Episode 159224 min

Texas Ag Today - October 8, 2026

*Recent rains were too late to help the nation’s cotton crop. *Cattle prices have dropped in the second half of the year, but they will still remain high. *Changes are coming to the crop mix in Randall County. *The Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo is underway in Waco. *USDA and the Federal Trade Commission have launched a public inquiry into issues with agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution. *Preparations are underway for the Texas legislature to meet in January. *Probiotics are promoted for horses. But do they really need them?

October 7, 2026Episode 159123 min

Texas Ag Today - October 7, 2026

*The pasture mealybug is spreading, but work continues to fight it. *Two bonding companies lost their fight against Hansen Mueller in the company’s bankruptcy case. *High cattle prices should continue. *Changes are coming to Texas High Plains agriculture. *Cooler weather has arrived just in time for the State Fair of Texas. *The president has signed an executive order allowing dyed diesel on the nation’s highways. *It’s a busy time for agriculture in the Central Texas Blacklands. *Veterinarians in Kansas are investigating a mysterious eye disease in stocker calves.

October 6, 2026Episode 159024 min

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.

October 5, 2026Episode 158923 min

Texas Ag Today - October 5, 2026

*When will cow herd rebuilding begin? *Texas farmers are holding more grain in storage this year. *Strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry. *NASA has shown an interest in Texas High Plains agriculture. *The beef checkoff expands marketing opportunities. *The House and Senate have adjourned until after the November election. *Fall weather has arrived in East Texas. *A club foot is not uncommon in horses.

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