Statewide NewsDead Crops, Culled Herds: Texas Drought Approaches One Year With Little End in Sight
Gov. Greg Abbott renewed the drought disaster declaration last month, extending it to 189 of Texas' 254 counties.
Gov. Greg Abbott renewed the drought disaster declaration last month, extending it to 189 of Texas' 254 counties.
The declaration comes on the heels of a drought affecting most of the state’s land and contributing to several active wildfires.
Consumers will see a price increase for beef at the grocery store as the supply chain has been encumbered by the pandemic.
Residents voiced hesitations about a proposed solar farm at a county commissioner's meeting, citing tax abatements and health concerns as reasons for pause.
Videos of dairymen around the world dumping milk went viral, though the drop in demand has longterm effects on the entire industry and product varieties.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has its own threatened species list. Some are concerned that adding new species could be burdensome to property owners.
According to President Trump, discussions over "Phase Two" of the China trade deal will begin immediately.
Texas farmers have been reeling from tariffs, but these federal handouts and the potential USMCA passage has alleviated some of their concerns.