Texas Ag Today - August 21, 2026

*The Rio Grande Valley is still struggling to eradicate the boll weevil.  *Lubbock is gearing up to host one of the biggest agricultural events of the year.   *Wheat silage has become an important product for wheat farmers in the Texas High Plains.  *How will proposed electric transmission lines affect private property rights?  *The Trump administration is working to turn our ag trade deficit into a surplus.  *The dog days of summer are hitting South Texas hard. *Wet conditions and hot weather can increase the chances of foot rot in cattle.