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Texas Agriculture News
Agriculture in Texas runs on crop production, ranching, commodity markets and agribusiness, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes the supply chain, food processing and the policies that shape output.
Recent news
November 6, 2026
Superior Livestock Offers 35,000 Head in Video AuctionThe latest video auction put more than 35,000 head of cattle up for bid as feeder cattle prices moved lower.
November 5, 2026
Texas Farmers Face Prices, Screwworm ConcernsTexas agriculture leaders say weak commodity prices and a New World screwworm outbreak are the top issues facing the industry after the midterm election.
November 5, 2026
Texas Farm Bureau Weighs Data Center Water RulesCommittee recommendations on data centers, transmission lines and nuisance animals will be considered at the organization's annual meeting in Waco.
November 5, 2026
Goodwin Defeats Patrick in Texas Lieutenant Governor RaceDemocrat Vikki Goodwin's win over Dan Patrick signals a possible shift in Texas hemp THC rules.
November 4, 2026
Lab-Grown Meat Firms Press Fifth Circuit on Texas BanTwo California cultivated meat companies argued before the Fifth Circuit that Texas's sales ban causes them irreparable harm.
November 4, 2026
Tucker Declares Victory in Texas Agriculture RaceDemocrat Clayton Tucker claimed the Texas agriculture commissioner seat over Republican Nate Sheets on election night, a race not yet called by the Associated Press.
November 4, 2026
Tom Sell Projected to Win Texas 19th DistrictRepublican agriculture lobbyist Tom Sell is projected to win Texas's 19th Congressional District, succeeding retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington.
November 4, 2026
Sheets, Tucker Face Off for Texas Agriculture CommissionerRepublican Nate Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker faced voters in a race marked by personal attacks over qualifications.
November 3, 2026
Heat Changes Pasture Mealybug Feeding in TexasTexas A&M AgriLife researchers report early findings that high temperatures alter how pasture mealybugs feed on plants.
November 3, 2026
Texas Pecan Crop Grows Larger Than Last YearAn October forecast puts Texas pecan output at 44.5 million pounds, up from 41.6 million pounds last year.
More in Agriculture
Reporting here centers on harvest outcomes, land management trends, commodity price changes, and state-level policy shifts. It reaches every corner of the state from the cattle ranches of the plains to the crop fields near the coast. Weather patterns and water access dictate the production cycle more than any other variable. Seasonal planting and harvesting timelines provide the cadence for the majority of the news cycle.