Texas Ag Today - October 1, 2026

*How will Mexican feeder cattle imports affect the cattle market?

*Peanut harvest is getting underway in West Texas and the Rolling Plains.

*Texas Tech University has released a report examining government support for sugar production around the world.

*Irrigation was a losing effort for some Texas High Plains farmers this year.

*Farmers are reacting positively to Governor Abbott’s move to allow dyed diesel to be used on the road.

*USDA is working to increase staffing at county offices.

*Officials from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are meeting this week.

*Increasing beef imports is not lowering beef prices for U.S. consumers.

*Getting your horse to drink water can be difficult.