Texas Ag Today - March 27, 2026

*High fertilizer and energy costs are taking a toll on Texas farmers.  

*Drought conditions continue to get worse across Texas.  

 

*The annual Hemphill County Beef Conference is coming up in a few weeks.  

*The EPA has given Texas rice farmers another tool to fight rice delphacid.  

*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has a new scholarship initiative for rural youth.  

*Growth implants usually increase the return on most calves.  

*E15 gasoline blends will be available this summer.  

What is Texas Agriculture Today?

Texas Ag Today is a daily look at the latest news in Texas agriculture, hosted by veteran farm broadcaster Carey Martin along with the largest and most experienced farm news team in the Lone Star State. We cover agriculture in every corner of Texas, from the piney woods of East Texas to the rocky ranges of the Trans-Pecos and from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.