Texas Ag Today - August 27, 2026

*Mexican cattle are receiving a thorough inspection as they cross the border.  *Ranchers and cowboys are relocating cattle as wildfires spread.  *The Texas Department of Agriculture has activated the STAR fund and the Hay and Feed Hotline. *Farmers in the Dumas area will have an opportunity to learn more about water efficient crop production.*Crops in the Texas Rolling Plains need rain.  *Officials broke ground this week on what will become the world’s largest ammonia plant.  *The hot dry summer weather is affecting trees.  *A recent study looked at the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.