Tamaulipas is rethinking how it sells its cattle. A $44.5M project would keep more of the business at home
The state, its flagship university and livestock industry are joining forces to take cattle from ranch to finished product as... Read more »
Agriculture
SpaceX bought some water rights from the Rio Grande River. Here’s what we know.
SpaceX is already a customer of the Brownsville municipal water agency, but the company has also purchased water rights directly... Read more »
Abbott allows cheaper diesel normally reserved for farms and off-road equipment on Texas roads as prices surge
The emergency order also allows heavier fuel and agricultural loads as Texas seeks relief for farmers, truckers and other businesses.... Read more »
Valley cotton beats expectations, but the industry keeps shrinking
Valley cotton yields came in 10% to 15% above average this year, but shrinking acreage, water shortages and tough economics... Read more »
Cameron County is negotiating a $20M Fluidstack data center donation after Harlingen waffles on the same offer
Cameron County officials may secure a $20 million donation from the Fluidstack data center company.... Read more »
Northern Tamaulipas farmers are leaving fields unplanted — and it’s not just because of drought
Nearly half the planned sorghum acreage went unplanted as farmers face low prices, rising costs and limited financing.... Read more »
Texas A&M’s $53.5M McAllen research center will tackle water, food security and Valley health
The project has grown by more than 4,000 square feet since it was announced, with construction now targeted to begin... Read more »
USMCA won’t die in 2026 — but it’s entering a new, uncertain phase, RGV trade expert says
The trade pact remains in force, but annual reviews, shifting tariffs and ongoing negotiations are creating new uncertainty for South... Read more »
Valley farmers push Washington for immigration solutions as labor shortage grows
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz and Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling met with South Texas growers as farmers pushed... Read more »
USDA avocado inspection halt threatens major trade flow through Pharr
About 70% of Mexican avocados entering the U.S. cross through the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge.... Read more »
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