Texas Ag Today - May 2, 2024

2024-05-02

*USDA is testing retail ground beef for the H5N1 virus in states without breaks of the virus in dairy cattle. *There is a lot of optimism this year for growing cotton in Texas. *The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is taking applications for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation’s Working Grant Program.*Cattle prices are expected to get stronger this year, but we could still see some wild swings in the market.*Lawmakers from Texas continue to stand up for Rio Grande Val...

*USDA is testing retail ground beef for the H5N1 virus in states without breaks of the virus in dairy cattle.

*There is a lot of optimism this year for growing cotton in Texas.

*The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is taking applications for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation’s Working Grant Program.

*Cattle prices are expected to get stronger this year, but we could still see some wild swings in the market.

*Lawmakers from Texas continue to stand up for Rio Grande Valley farmers.

*Crops and pastures in the Texas Coastal Bend are at a critical turning point.

*Many farmers or ranchers are very interested when their neighbors land comes up for sale.

*Cattle parasites are becoming resistant to current deworming medications.

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