Texas farm & garden news
What's happening to the people who grow Texas food. This page checks its sources every hour and keeps only Texas stories about gardens, crops, livestock, water, pests, land and food prices. Every story shows who published it and when, and links to the original.
Tuesday, November 3
Texas Hay Supplies Face Mixed Outlook
Texas pecans are piling up in a bigger harvest, but a shell that looks fine can hide a dud
Jumpstart, Activate equips students with leadership skills
By Shelby Shank Field Editor More than eighth- and ninth-grade students gained leadership skills, explored career opportunities and learned more about Texas agriculture through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Jumpstart and Activate programs.
A Texas Appeals Court Sided With a Conroe HOA in Its Fight With Army Veteran Tyra Swanson Over Her Bee Colonies, Leaving a $2,500 Fee Order in Place
Foreign-held agricultural land in U.S. continues to increase
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Foreign interests in U.S. agricultural land continue to increase, and Texas accounts for more foreign-held acreage than any other state. Foreign entities held interests in 47.24 million acres of U.S. agricultural land in 2024, an increase of about 2.34 million acres from the previous year, according to the U.S.
USDA Bolsters Beef Infrastructure with Texas Loan Guarantee, Kansas Expansion Grants
Texas buys back 46 commercial oyster licenses as state works to reduce harvest pressure
Best Of Houston® 2026: Best Beer Garden
Vintage Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn Inc Member Posted Metal Ranch Sig
Viserion, Five Rivers complete shuttle train receiving facility in Texas
Election 2026: Meet the candidates for Texas comptroller; agriculture, land and railroad commissioners
Local winemaker sees strong 2026 Texas harvest
Monday, November 2
Texas Tech researchers working to eradicate New World Screwworm
AgriLife Extension to host canning series starting Nov. 4
Battle for Bryan 9 Super Smash Bros. tournament set for Saturday at Hilton Garden Inn
SBA offers drought relief loans to Texas, Oklahoma businesses
Research ties heat to mealybug feeding and pasture damage
Early lab findings could help ranchers time treatments and protect forage
Hunter-killed elk in Texas reveals first US wildlife case of flesh-eating screwworm
Texas A&M Wins $4M to Study Screwworm Genomes for Disease Control
Texas Tech researchers fighting New World Screwworm
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announces 2027 Young Cattlemen’s Conference opportunities
TFB supports preservation of Texas family farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist More than 140 Texas family farms and ranches were recognized for at least 50 years of continuous agricultural production through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage program, including operations owned by several Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members. TFB served as a title sponsor of the 2026 Family
Researchers developing vaccine to protect cattle from NWS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ranchers could have another tool to help protect their herds from New World screwworm.
The Conservation Fund and Regional Partners Awarded $8.9M for Farmland Preservation in the Austin area
Texas Ranchers Get $24.6 Million USDA Loan to Build Meat Plant
Screwworm spreads to third state as U.S. cases reach 74
Farm Progress America: New world screwworm cases climb across three states as Texas A&M researchers launch major genetic study to track outbreak and resistance.
Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit set for Nov. 13 in Katy
A Texas farmer whose family has worked the same land since 1953 now earns $200,000 a year by leasing 600
Texas desalination plan promises drought relief for millions but sparks fears over salty discharge
Sunday, November 1
In 1937, Texas artist Buck Winn bought 1,164 acres in Hill Country; his descendants have now protected 16
Friday, October 30
Blooming against the odds: Farmer finds success with flowers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Starting a flower farm in the middle of cotton country came with more than a few raised eyebrows. “My parents looked at me as if I was crazy and said, ‘We cannot grow flowers here,’” said Skyler Richardson, owner and operator of SkyGardens. But Richardson and her parents decided
Blooming on the South Plains
Thursday, October 29
Hurley earns national award for public health-related entomology
Entomological Society of America honors work protecting schools, communities from pest-related risks
Livestock guardian dogs enlisted in efforts to conserve Texas’ smallest fox
Texas A&M AgriLife investigates whether canines can reduce coyote predation for swift fox recovery
Tyler Froberg named Texas Ag Influencer of the Year
Tyler Froberg of Alvin was named Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) 2026 Texas Ag Influencer of the Year for his efforts to connect consumers with agriculture through social media. Froberg, who is known online as @FarmerFroberg, uses social media to give followers a look at life on his family's farm. His content features his family and
Wednesday, October 28
Agribusiness entrepreneurship pioneer Ed Rister retires from Texas A&M
Rister built a program where students defend agricultural business plans to entrepreneurs
Texas fertilizer facility included in $1.3 billion USDA investment
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texas fertilizer manufacturing facility is among eight projects selected for federal funding to expand domestic fertilizer production and help lower costs for American farmers and ranchers. The U.S.
USDA makes updates to cash cattle market reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its cash cattle market reports to improve price transparency and provide more reliable market information for cattle producers.
Tuesday, October 27
Pasture mealybug, drought take toll on hay fields, forage yields
Texas Crop and Weather Report - Oct. 27, 2026
Ranchers urged to watch for fall armyworms
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas ranchers are encouraged to scout pastures and hayfields for fall armyworms, which can quickly damage forage. Cooler temperatures and rain events across the state in early October created favorable conditions for fall armyworm activity.
Monday, October 26
Three Hagler Fellows to join Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Three prestigious Hagler Fellows in metabolism, insect ecology and conservation to engage faculty, students
Tuesday, October 20
Super El Niño brings hope for moisture to drought-weary Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report - Oct. 20, 2026
7 tips for growing strawberries in Texas
AgriLife Extension expert explains why fall — not spring — is strawberry planting season