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Bales of cotton sit outside a gin.
July 8, 2025

Production outlook optimistic for Texas cotton amid low prices

Texas Crop and Weather Report Production expectations are good for Texas cotton, but low prices may stymie positive outcomes for growers. John Robinson, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist...

wheat in the field
July 1, 2025

Wheat harvest wraps up with mixed yields

Texas Crop and Weather Report Across Texas, wheat harvest results depended very much on the weather. Drought led to early termination of dryland fields, and muddy conditions are delaying ongoing...

Cotton plants covered in water and mud.
June 24, 2025

Mixed bag of rain and drought for Texas growers

Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas producers are facing another year of hit-or-miss rainfall, with stark contrasts across the state, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While many...

Watermelons in a bin.
June 17, 2025

Watermelon prices not so sweet for Texas growers

Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas watermelon growers reported good yields and excellent quality, but market prices are not so sweet going into the peak season, said Texas A&M AgriLife...

A sunflower.
June 10, 2025

Texas producers find value in alternative crops

Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas farmers continue to find ways to add value to their operations through alternative crops like oilseeds and cover crop forages. Calvin Trostle, Ph.D., Texas...

closeup of a corn leafhopper. it is brownish in color with two black spots between its eyes
June 3, 2025

Rain sparks insect pressure in crops

Texas Crop and Weather Report Rainfall has benefitted many crops statewide, but the moisture also serves as a catalyst for insects and pests, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Farmers...

closeup of raspberries
May 28, 2025

Alternative fruits gain ground in Texas agriculture

Texas Crop and Weather Report As Texas fruit growers battle unpredictable chill hours and late spring freezes, a small, but growing, group is turning to lesser-known or “alternative” fruit crops...

mature sorghum
May 20, 2025

Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell

Texas Crop and Weather Report For much of the sorghum-growing regions of the state, the arrival of rain and the amount that fell have dictated this year’s outlook, according to...

Three steaks cook on a grill.
May 13, 2025

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

Texas Crop and Weather Report Consumers are likely to see higher prices for beef and chicken at grocery stores as grilling season kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend, said...

A herd of cattle stand in native forages.
May 6, 2025

Rangeland conditions vary dramatically across the state

Texas Crop and Weather Report Conditions in rangelands and unimproved pasture vary dramatically across Texas based on precipitation as the warm-season forage growing period begins, said experts with the Texas...

round bales of hay
April 29, 2025

Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

Texas Crop and Weather Report Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according...

young corn in a field
April 22, 2025

Texas producers plant corn amid strong, but uncertain markets

Texas Crop and Weather Report The corn market has been relatively strong as Texas producers monitor planted fields in southern areas and prepare to plant in the High Plains. The...

Ripe peaches on the vine
April 15, 2025

Texas fruit growers adapt to chill challenges and freeze damage

Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas fruit growers are facing a difficult season due to a combination of inconsistent winter chill and damaging spring freezes. Fruit trees, including peaches and...

Cartons of eggs in a grocery store.
April 8, 2025

Egg prices falling ahead of Easter demand

Texas Crop and Weather Report Egg prices have been dropping, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert believes a continued downward trend should follow the Easter holiday. David Anderson,...

A closeup of a red, ripe strawberry.
April 1, 2025

Season outlook promising for Texas strawberries

Texas Crop and Weather Report Despite some challenges, conditions appear to be aligning well for Texas strawberries as spring harvests continue, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Texas...

green wheat plots at McGregor
March 25, 2025

Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available

Texas Crop and Weather Report Wheat producers are in a tough position due to drought right now, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. However, there are options...

plate of crawfish with an ear of corn
March 18, 2025

Crawfish production better, but still recovering from drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas crawfish production is faring better than last year’s dismal harvest, but the industry has not fully recovered to meet consumer demand following multiple rounds...

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March 11, 2025

Texas sheep and goat prices rise as supply tightens

Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices. Current market conditions are...

A woman holding a package of chicken meat.
March 4, 2025

Chicken meat prices hold steady despite rising egg costs

Texas Crop and Weather Report Consumers may have noticed the cost of chicken meat has not climbed in relation to soaring egg prices amid production losses due to highly pathogenic...

A bunch of onions in a field
February 25, 2025

South Texas cool-season crops progress well but face water woes

Texas Crop and Weather Report Water shortages and market fluctuations are causing significant challenges for producers in the Texas Winter Garden and lower Rio Grande Valley, two major growing regions...