Texas fragmentation risk index for 2022, calculated using average farm size, change in market value per acre, producers age 65 or older and projected population growth from 2020 to 2060.

Agricultural producers can begin enrolling in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated to include more than 30 million new base acres.

Results of sale Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 780 head

“We know that America’s producers know the land the best and are the best stewards,” said NRCS State Conservationist Kristy Oates in Texas.

Agriculture producers who apply chemicals can attend the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s online Overton Fall Pesticide Continuing Education Unit Program on Nov. 12. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is helping state and tribal governments encourage private landowners to allow public access to their land for hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent recreation.

“Gravity Defied: Trick Riders of The Cowgirl,” will spotlight the daring athleticism and remarkable stories of Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honorees when the expansion opens November 7.

Results of sale Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 1,687 head

Results of sale Monday, November 2, 2026 - 1,844 head

Results of sale Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 905 head

The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a fall wildflower planting program during September and October. September and October are the optimal times to plant these wildflowers, and seeding instructions are available with purchases. Get yours now, while supplies last! photo by Jilane L. Carper

Results of sale Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 1,066 head, 143 cows/bulls