Rio Grande Valley

Animal Health, Beef, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, New Mexico, Southern Region, Texas, USDA

USDA, DHS strengthen coordination against New World screwworm  

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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)
Crops, Other Crops, Weather

Wet weather, low prices put damper on Texas watermelon season

Watermelons are a summertime tradition. Seasonal demand typically peaks around Fourth of July, and Texas producers continue to harvest the fruit. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Crops, Other Crops, Southern Region, Texas

Watermelon prices not so sweet for Texas growers

An amended 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico may offer some relief to Rio Grande Valley farmers grappling with severe water shortages. (Photo: Texas Farm Bureau)

U.S., Mexico reach deal to assist water deliveries for Texas farmers