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 »
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Produce company plans $3M expansion in South McAllen
Chula Brand plans to add roughly 25,000 square feet to its McAllen facility, with construction expected to begin in October.... 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 »
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 »
Tamaulipas eyes return to U.S. cattle market as screwworm cases fall
With screwworm cases falling, producers are urging broader prevention efforts as Tamaulipas works toward rejoining the U.S. cattle market.... Read more »
South Texas ranchers press for answers as Texas enlists them in fight against screwworm
At a Starr County forum, state officials urged producers to report suspected cases quickly while ranchers sought answers on treatment,... Read more »
Reynosa ranchers find new way to sell cattle amid U.S. export restrictions
Former quarantine pens are becoming a regional marketplace where buyers compete for livestock, helping producers boost prices despite ongoing trade... Read more »
Screwworm reaches Texas, but no cases reported in the Rio Grande Valley
County leaders are coordinating with state and federal agencies, increasing public awareness, and urging residents to report suspected infections in... Read more »
Tamaulipas is pushing ethanol growth. Developers near the Valley say fuel rules are still blocking the market
Tamaulipas produces more than half of Mexico’s sorghum, but ethanol developers say fuel rules, logistics, and financing hurdles continue slowing... Read more »
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