Texas Ag Today - June 8, 2026

New World Screwworm cases are spreading.  A Texan has been appointed to help drive innovation in the search for technologies to combat New World Screwworms.  Canada has banned cattle imports from Texas. Governor Greg Abbot is committing state resources to combat the screwworm.A major meat science event is coming to the Amarillo and Canyon area.  Specialty crop producers can now sign up for financial assistance.  Farming activity is running at full speed in the Texas Rolling Plains.  Now is a great time to evaluate replacement ewe lambs and doeling goats.