Texas Ag Today - July 28, 2026

*The corn crop in the High Plains of Texas is suffering from the summer heat.  *A budget package that includes additional economic assistance for farmers is moving forward.  *Texas livestock producers who experienced losses in the recent flooding may get help from USDA disaster programs.  *Corn harvest is underway in Central Texas.  *It’s been another dry year for cotton farmers in the Texas High Plains.  *Negotiations continue on the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.  *Beef prices and consumer demand were topics discussed at the recent Cattle Industry Summer conference in Denver.*Bulls with increased back fat may have lower fertility.