Texas Ag Today - July 26, 2024

*Texas wheat growers should plan now to avoid hessian fly problem later.  *The state’s largest farm organization is accepting applications for up to $20,000 in grants for county 4-H programs.  *Corn and sorghum harvest are picking up speed across Texas.*Some educational opportunities offered by Texas A&M AgriLife are coming up soon in the Texas High Plains.  *It’s unlikely that we will have a new Farm Bill before the current extension expires.  *Helena Agri-Enterprises agronomist Kevin Meeks has an update on growing conditions.*Gene editing has been used to create calves that are resistant to disease.