Texas Ag Today - August 27, 2026

*Mexican cattle are receiving a thorough inspection as they cross the border.  

*Ranchers and cowboys are relocating cattle as wildfires spread.  

*The Texas Department of Agriculture has activated the STAR fund and the Hay and Feed Hotline.

*Farmers in the Dumas area will have an opportunity to learn more about water efficient crop production.

*Crops in the Texas Rolling Plains need rain.  

*Officials broke ground this week on what will become the world’s largest ammonia plant.  

*The hot dry summer weather is affecting trees.  

*A recent study looked at the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.