Texas Ag Today - October 1, 2024
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*Some West Texas farmers and ranchers had a wet September.    *Texas pumpkin growers have a better crop this year.   *The nation’s first bale of cotton brought over $25,000 for scholarships. *The Texas High Plains is reaching the final stretch for this year’s cotton crop.   *The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture weighs in on the Farm Bill.   *Fall is now here, and the temperatures are finally cooling off.   *Trees are important for shade and energy efficiency, but they can be a hassle. *Stocker grazers will are buying calves for winter grazing.
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