AgriLife Extension Economist: Cattle Prices Haven’t Hit the Ceiling Yet

Cattle prices still have room to go up, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. With smaller supplies of cattle on hand and good demand for beef continuing, prices could hold and …

Pasture Mealybug Raises Alarm for Texas Livestock Producers

As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest — pasture mealybug — is casting a growing shadow over the state’s forage and livestock …

Growing conditions for summer crops are a mixed bag of results based on rainfall over the past 90 days, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While soil moisture …
While the fed cattle futures market reacted and eventually the cash market might react to news of the New World screwworm’s arrival in the United States, nothing has changed with the quality or …
As Memorial Day approaches and grills fire up across Texas, consumers will see a mixed picture at the meat counter. Beef prices remain well above last year’s levels, while pork and chicken continue …
Texas producers are facing a sharp rise in fertilizer costs this spring, adding pressure to already tight margins as global instability continues to ripple through agricultural markets. …
Texas Strawberry Season Slow to Start, But Quality Stays High
Texas strawberry producers got a slow but steady start to the 2026 season as plants continue to recover from early establishment challenges and spring frost, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife …
Texas Beekeepers Navigate a Mixed Honey Harvest
While Texas commercial honey producers report lower than expected yields, some of the state’s small-scale beekeepers enjoyed a sweeter-than-average year, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension …
Seasonal Supply Squeeze Drives Sheep and Goat Prices Higher
Texas sheep and goat producers are seeing strong prices this spring as seasonal supply patterns tighten markets while demand remains steady, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. …
Experts Expect Shift in Chicken Prices Amid Fertility, Bird Flu Concerns
Chicken prices have dipped slightly on the heels of increased broiler production, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts expect output to slow and prices to climb. David Anderson, …