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Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)
Animal Health, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas

Texas A&M VET Team deployed

The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team was deployed in mid-July to central Texas following widespread flooding across the region. Read More

Drought Monitor map for July 7, 2026
Drought, Drought Monitor, Weather

Drought conditions shift as storms bring mixed changes across Plains

Producers in many parts of the state continue to irrigate and hope for rain while producers in other parts of the Texas have faced challenges related to excessive moisture. But overall, most areas of the state have received some relief from rain over the past 90 days. (Hannah Harrison -Texas A&M AgriLife)
Drought, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas, Weather

Texas growing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought

The 2026 watermelon season has been a difficult one for Texas growers. Wet conditions created a number of issues and poor prices exacerbated those issues. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Wet weather, low prices put damper on Texas watermelon season

The sun is setting with an orange glow over a field of ripe wheat on the great plains of the United States. (iStock-#498449035 │ dmfoss)

Texas wheat crop update: June 15, 2026

Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma wheat crop update: June 9, 2026

Supercell thunderstorm passes by a dry wheat field, releasing an intense core of rain and hail. (Adobe Stock │ #211841899 - Dan Ross)

Day 2: Kansas wheat harvest report

Southwest Kansas farmers are among those waiting for wheat harvest to begin. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Day 1: Kansas wheat harvest report

High-voltage power lines. High voltage electric transmission tower. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #249982315 - yelantsevv)

Defining our spiritual war

Irrigation supplies along the U.S.-Mexico border are tightening as regional watersheds that replenish critical reservoirs have not received rainfall. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Drought conditions intensify across Texas

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