Texas Ag Today - August 11, 2026

*The new sterile screwworm production facility in the Rio Grande Valley will open earlier than planned.   

*Time is running out for farmers to submit applications for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.  

*USDA plans to reopen the Mexican border for livestock imports later this month.

 

*It’s too dry, too hot and too windy in the Texas High Plains. 

*Developing water needs on newly purchased rural land can add a lot of value.

*Are lamb imports hurting the domestic sheep industry?  

*It’s been a good year for hay production in East Texas.  

*Managing back pain in horses is a challenge.  

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.