Texas Ag Today - July 24, 2026

*A sorghum basis futures contract will be available soon.  *USDA tightened its beef production forecast and increased the steer price forecast.  *There’s a screwworm disaster declaration in the Rio Grande Valley.   *There’s good news about the nitrogen requirements of newer corn hybrids.  *It’s watermelon harvest time in Northeast Texas. *Negotiations continue on the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.  *It’s hay and watermelon season in East Texas.*There have been some changes to laws regarding telemedicine in veterinary medicine.