Texas Ag Today - October 9, 2026

*There’s a new partnership to help develop future Texas farmers and ranchers.

*Farmer sentiment of the economy fell last month due to high input costs.

*The drought map looks much better after the recent rains in the Texas High Plains.

*A Texan is now vice-chairman of National Sorghum Producers.

*USDA has launched an initiative to protect plant genetics.

*Preparations are underway for the Texas legislature to meet in January.

*Pregnancy checking is an important procedure in a cow-calf herd.