Agriculture

A new Texas Department of Agriculture report also points to other factors that are making it harder for Texans to access and afford food, including wages falling behind rising costs of living.

An analysis by The Texas Newsroom found a 36% increase in the demand for foreign workers in the state in just one year.

Drought and fertilizer prices have raised the cost of growing citrus this year.

The drought has meant a smaller than usual pumpkin crop in Texas this year. Farmers say that drop in supply will mean higher prices for pumpkins popular for fall display and Halloween carving.

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Hemp advocates promised the Texas Legislature the crop was drought resistant. The 2022 drought has proven otherwise. And farmers are abandoning the nascent market.

Workers across Texas say this summer’s heat feels far worse than previous years, leaving them to find new ways to cope with long hours outside.

To cope with the setback, farmers rely on crop insurance and hope for fall rains to boost next year’s harvest.

The burrowing rodents can improve the nutritional quality of nearby grasses.

Melon growers in the Rio Grande Valley were impacted by a hailstorm last month, while other growers have dealt with hot and windy weather.

Drought, climate change and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have created a volatile market for the staple commodity.

The number of milk cows in the state is increasing, thanks to mild weather and expanded processing capacity.