*The U.S. cow herd may be stabilizing.
*China plans to levy new tariffs on U.S. beef.
*A Texan is now the Chief Economist at USDA.
*There is a strong interest in planting corn in the Texas High Plains this year.
*There are a lot of factors that determine the price of fertilizer.
*USDA is preparing for the 2027 Census of Agriculture.
*Eligible farmers and ranchers are now invited to apply for specific disaster relief.
*Stringhalt is a neuromuscular disease in horses.
*Staffing shortages are a challenge for the Farm Service Agency.
*The Livestock Marketing Association is working to secure more flexibility for livestock haulers.
*With current cattle prices, it’s very important to make sure every cow has a calf.
*Could Congress finally approve year-round E15 gasoline?
*We do not produce enough lamb meat in the U.S. to keep up with the demand for it.
*Shivers is an equine disease common in larger horses.
*Beef production is expected to drop again in 2026.
*The annual report for the U.S. cotton trust protocol was recently released.
*There is a surplus of silage in the Texas High Plains.
*New corn technology is constantly being developed.
*We now know more about the Farm Bridge Assistance Program payment rates.
*Flies can be a year-round problem in Texas, so it’s important to have a year-round control program.
*Keeping water sources flowing can be a major task during the winter.
*The payment rates are out for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.
*USDA has had a quick response to last week’s screwworm detection in northern Mexico.
*Trucking regulations have a big impact on livestock auction markets.
*The outlook for row crops on the Texas High Plains looks similar to this past year.
*Farm labor is a continuing challenge for the Texas pork industry.
*New trade agreements are good news for U.S. corn growers.
*Farmers in the Texas Rolling Plains are trying to figure out what to do next.
*Feeding insulin resistant horses correctly is critical to their survival.
*Another case of New World screwworms was detected in northern Mexico.
*There are fewer hogs and pigs in Texas.
*2025 was year of mixed results for agriculture.
*Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers have experienced unseasonably warm temperatures recently.
*Farmers and ranchers are hoping for a good forecast for the new year.
*The U.S. and Canada are gearing up to review the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.
*Weed pressure can get ahead of you fast.
*Coccidiosis can be an issue in post weaned calves.
*Congress has earmarked money to pay for electronic ID tags.
*Texas dairies produced more milk with more cattle last month.
*Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced an investment of $1.4 billion to improve rural health care across the state.
*How much output per acre do organic cotton farmers produce?
*The annual Blacklands Income and Growth conference is next week in Central Texas.
*USDA has released a new agricultural trade forecast.
*2026 brings a new year for Texas gardens and landscapes.
*Another medication has been approved for treatment and prevention of screwworms.
*We have more time to prepare for the New World screwworm.
*USDA is not considering any additional aid for farmers.
*Texas teachers can sign up for a free accurate ag book.
*How does the budget for organic cotton compare to conventional cotton?
*Rural land sales were active this past fall.
*The U.S. has a new chief ag trade negotiator.
*The 64th annual Blackland Income Growth conference is coming up in Central Texas.
*As temperature gets colder, stress on cattle increases.
*New Farm Service Agency County Committees take office this week.
*The push continues to keep E15 ethanol in gas pumps year-round.
*Organic cotton brings a premium price, but there are rules you have to follow.
*The fall of 2025 brought some good land sales for hunting and recreation.
*A Texan will once again lead food safety at USDA.
*2025 was a dry year for Deep South Texas.
*Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported in an East Texas commercial poultry flock.
*What are the net effects of President Trump’s tariffs?
*USDA is preparing for its next Agricultural Resource Management survey.
*Cody and Erica Archie have been named Texas Farm Bureau’s “Texas Ag Influencer of the Year.”
*Micronutrients are important for cotton.
*Some farmers weren’t always farmers.
*A key deadline is coming up for NRCS conservation programs.
*The White House has delayed a decision about monarchs.
*Cotton gins are running on the South Plains of Texas while the harvest wraps up.
*Feral hogs are causing major problems in national parks.
*Cattle supplies may get tighter in 2026.
*Animal behavior specialist Temple Grandin would like to change the way we think about thinking.
*Agricultural trade has a lot of acronyms.
*Voluntary country of origin labeling will face stronger enforcement in 2026.
*Proper nutrition for the cow herd is so important as we move into the coldest time of the year.
*Careful antibiotic use is important in both human and animal medicine.
*It has been a busy year for the Texas Farm Service Agency.
*Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine is launching its first food animal residency program.
*2026 may put drought conditions behind us for a while.
*Temple Grandin is a world-renowned animal behavior specialist.
*High fertilizer prices are an incentive to make sure you’re applying exactly what your crop needs.
*New trade deals are beneficial for sorghum growers.
*As the year draws to a close, farmers and ranchers in the Coastal Bend have a lot to be thankful for, despite a very challenging year.
*There is a new treatment for common skin tumors in horses.
*Feedlot inventories continue to drop.
*USDA’s NRCS has set a single deadline for farmers and ranchers to sign up for conservation programs.
*The application period for the Texas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is now open.
*The beef industry has made massive improvements in the quality of beef sold to consumers.
*A new pasture herbicide will be available for forage producers.
*Economic assistance is available for milk and grain losses.
*Fertilization of winter pastures should be based on soil tests.
*Researchers are studying how cattle can become infected with salmonella.
*El Nino is moving into Texas.
*A big chunk of Texas is still dealing with drought.
*The Beltwide Cotton Conferences are coming to Texas.
*It has been an eventful year for Texas High Plains cattle feeders.
*It’s a new season for livestock across Texas.
*Nine U.S. lawmakers from Texas are not seeking reelection to Congress.
*As the new year approaches, there are both good and bad things happening in the Texas Rolling Plains.
*Safety is a major concern in racehorses.
*2026 doesn’t look like a profitable year for corn production.
*Free RFID tags are available for hog producers.
*Texas rice acreage took a big drop this year.
*Weeds can steal a lot of moisture if they get out of control.
*China is not fulfilling their Phase One trade agreement commitments.
*USDA is making some changes to federal crop insurance.
*If you have a gardener in your life, there are some great choices for Christmas gifts.
*As the weather turns colder, the chances of BRD get higher.
*There may be profitable cotton prices in 2026.
*U.S. farmers bought fewer tractors and combines last month.
*The American Sheep Industry Association is asking the federal government to investigate lamb imports.
*It’s been about a year since avian influenza has been found in a Texas dairy herd.
*New cotton varieties will be available for 2026 for the Texas High Plains.
*USDA is making some updates to federal crop insurance.
*Central Texas is experiencing a typical cool and wet December.
*GastroGuard is used to treat stomach ulcers in horses.
*2026 could be another good year for Texas weather.
*U.S. corn exports are well above last years’ pace.
*Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller is asking the Trump administration to consider letting Mexican rodeo calves cross the border.
*Feedyards in the Texas Panhandles have very low inventories.
*Central Texas cotton farmers have some new varieties to consider for next year.
*An important piece of milk legislation has cleared an important hurdle.
*Colder weather has arrived in South Texas.
*There are several things you can do to help your cow herd endure the Texas winter.
*Mexico should begin delivering water to the Rio Grande Valley this week.
*Fed cattle prices have been rising recently.
*Texas farmers have tested new cotton varieties for 2026.
*HPAI has been found in a commercial poultry flock in East Texas.
*World wheat production is at record levels.
*Regenerative medicine is becoming more popular in horses.
*More approved drug treatments are needed to battle screwworms.
*The reorganization of USDA is underway.
*Highland Dairy’s East Texas plant expansion in Tyler is scheduled to begin operations early next year.
*Ag producers in the Texas High Plains have an opportunity to earn a lot of CEUs this week.
*New equipment innovations for Texas farmers will hit the market in 2026.
*Could lower farm equipment costs be ahead?
*Now is the time to prune trees in Texas.
*Regenerative medicine is becoming more common in horses.
*Mealybugs are attacking Texas pastures.
*U.S. organic farmers will soon receive a letter from the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
*Cargill has no plans to close beef processing plants.
*It’s a slow time for farm equipment sales.
*Trade negotiations continue with China.
*Several Texans were in the room when President Trump announced the $12 billion aid package for farmers.
*Farmers and ranchers in the Texas Coastal Bend area are hoping for more rainfall this month.
*Lice are common in Texas cattle herds during the winter.
*The Texas grain harvest is almost done.
*Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is showing up in wild birds.
*The Texas Wheat Producers Board presented the Texas Wheat Legacy Award to wheat breeder Dr. Jackie Rudd.
*Regaining access to China is good news for Texas sorghum growers.
*High input costs continue, with fertilizer playing a major role.
*Regenerative agriculture is getting a funding boost.
*Many Texas soils are acidic.
*Gastric ulcers are a major problem in horses.