Texas Ag Today - July 29, 2026

*The condition of the Texas corn crop continues to decline.  

*The sterile screwworm fly production facility in Texas could open ahead of schedule.  

*The Texas Wheat Producers Board named Kristie Keys as the 2026 Texas Wheat Agent of the Year.

 

*In the Texas High Plains, the cotton crop’s need for rain grows more each day.  

*Crops in the Southern Plains of Texas are also thirsty for rainfall.  

*USDA has released the latest farm expenditures report.  

*During a drought, there isn’t much you can do to increase forage growth.  

*Probiotics are routinely recommended for horses.  

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.