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Texas Field Reports: Drier Weather Pattern Expands Drought Conditions Dec 1, 2021
Conditions are drying around much of Texas, and forecasts are calling for winter weather to be warmer and drier than average. Commodity producers in much of the state, including the […]
Texas Field Reports: Fertilizer Prices Continue Record Climb Nov 10, 2021
High commodity prices continue to present opportunities for profits despite soaring fertilizer prices, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Mark Welch, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension grain market economist, Bryan-College Station, […]
Texas Field Reports: Cool-Season Crops Look Promising; Prices Will Be Higher Nov 3, 2021
While prospects for cool-season crops in South and Central Texas look positive, increased production costs and pandemic-related challenges will likely have a negative impact on pricing and producer profitability, said Texas […]
Texas Field Reports: Cotton Prices Rally Amid Speculative Buying Oct 15, 2021
Cotton futures rose rapidly over recent weeks as speculators began buying for potentially big profits based on expectations that prices would go up, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service […]
Texas Field Reports: Pumpkin Growers Near End to Challenging Season Oct 6, 2021
Texas pumpkin growers faced myriad challenges to produce average yields, but demand for the fall cooking and decorative staple remains high, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Most of […]
Texas Field Reports: Beef Cattle Faring Well Going into Fall, Winter Sep 29, 2021
Beef cattle prices and forage conditions have been much improved for Texas producers so far in 2021, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Most Texas cattle producers experienced cooler, […]
Crop Progress: Harvest Begins – Corn at 10%, Soybeans at 6% – DTN Sep 21, 2021
While corn and soybeans are reaching maturity slightly ahead of normal this year, harvest of both crops so far is progressing at a close-to-average pace, USDA NASS’ said in its […]
Autauga Cotton Turn Row: Crop Conditions, Harvest Aid Considerations Sep 15, 2021
With each passing year, crop seasons appear to get shorter and shorter. Oh, to be young again when time seemed to crawl. As we approach mid-September, every region has reached […]
Iowa Field Reports: Rains Help with Dryness, Bring Wind Damage Sep 15, 2021
While the rains the end of August have helped to improve the dry conditions some across the state, the rains also brought along some strong winds and hail that caused some significant […]
Texas Field Reports: Pecan trees showing good crop potential Sep 15, 2021
Texas producers expect above-average yields and quality from their pecan trees this season, and consumers should expect decent prices for the nut this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension […]
