Texas Ag Today - January 15, 2025

Texas Agriculture Today

*It’s wildfire season in Texas.

*There is assistance available for Texas dairies affected by avian influenza.

*The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is welcoming the withdrawal of a USDA livestock marketing proposed rule.

*The loss of dicamba has made it harder to keep cotton fields free of weeds.

*A major effort is underway to keep screwworms out of Texas.

*Enrollment for Farm Bill safety net programs for the 2025 crop year begins soon.

*The annual Blackland Income Growth conference held recently in Waco.

*The Beef Quality Assurance program helps make cattle handling easier.