Texas Ag Today - February 23, 2026

*The National Cotton Council had a successful annual meeting in San Antonio.

*The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade deal that will open doors for agriculture.

*Beef production is expected to grow this year.

*There's an interesting upside of converting cropland to grassland.

*Conservationists from across the nation held their annual convention in Texas.

*USDA is now accepting applications for the Bridge Assistance Program.

*Weather, cattle markets, fruit trees and fishing are the hot topics in East Texas.

*Screwworms are closer to Texas.