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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
