Texas Ag Today - February 18, 2026

*Closing the border to livestock imports has disrupted the cattle market, but it was necessary.

*There are fewer farms in Texas.

*The executive director of Texas Corn Producers is retiring.

*There are signs of cow herd rebuilding in Texas, but there are some obstacles in the way.

*The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has a new chair.

*The Department of Agriculture and the Department of War are working together to improve farm security.

*The San Antonio Livestock Show is now underway.

*Endometritis is a common cause of infertility in mares.