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.
Wednesday, November 4
Will the strong El Niño deliver much-needed relief?
Although much of Texas has received rainfall this fall, relieving some of the drought stress, deep moisture remains scarce. A super El Niño is forecast, but will it deliver what the state’s producers need?
Business-friendly Texas flips: Democrats end nearly 40-year drought, winning Senate seat and governor’s mansion
Tuesday, November 3
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race, breaking Democrats' long drought
James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, ending Democrats' statewide drought
Texas expert says 'widow maker' Learjet flew straight into deadly Florida storm
Could Texas turn blue? Senate race puts nearly 40-year Democratic drought to the test
Has recent rainfall caused South Texas lake levels to rise? Here are the numbers.
Nearly $20M awarded to rural Texas fire departments to prepare for wildfire
Texas braces for cold front, possible Election Day storms
Viserion, Five Rivers complete shuttle train receiving facility in Texas
Monday, November 2
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
Texas desalination plan promises drought relief for millions but sparks fears over salty discharge
Tuesday, October 27
Pasture mealybug, drought take toll on hay fields, forage yields
Texas Crop and Weather Report - Oct. 27, 2026
Tuesday, October 20
Super El Niño brings hope for moisture to drought-weary Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report - Oct. 20, 2026