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TX Wheat Harvest Disappoints; OK Performs Better

Published July 10, 2025

5L Custom Harvesting found a disappointing winter wheat crop in Texas and better results in Oklahoma. Josh Lennox says he also has a crew working in Colorado right now. "On our third day going here, our average is about 55…

USDA Invests $8.5 Million in Fight Against New World Screwworm

Published June 29, 2025

The USDA is taking major steps to prevent the New World screwworm from entering the U.S. cattle herd. The agency plans to build a sterile fly production facility in South Texas with $8.5 million in funding. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins…

Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish in Texas

Published July 16, 2024

Orman Farms Harvesting managing partner Landon Orman says winter wheat harvesting has gone well this year. "We're working on wheat harvest; have about two more weeks on that then we're picking cotton in Texas." Orman, who is based in Colorado…

Safety Precautions Advised

Published April 5, 2024

With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Published March 19, 2024

The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Published March 15, 2024

With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

Published March 7, 2024

The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…

Wildfire Devastates Texas Cattle Country

Published March 4, 2024

Strong winds are stoking the massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller estimates tens of thousands of cattle have been killed. Many more were injured and will need to be euthanized. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is…

U.S. Winter Wheat Conditions Decline

Published March 4, 2021

The February crop condition rating report from USDA says the condition of the U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat crop is deteriorating as dry weather and the sub-zero temperatures from February impacted the crop. The Kansas wheat condition fell three percent…

A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic

Published October 30, 2020

The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas, will now be a digital experience. The event is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commodity Classic says the health and safety of attendees is important and…

Articles tagged under: Texas

TX Wheat Harvest Disappoints; OK Performs Better

USDA Invests $8.5 Million in Fight Against New World Screwworm

Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish in Texas

Safety Precautions Advised

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

Wildfire Devastates Texas Cattle Country

U.S. Winter Wheat Conditions Decline

A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic

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