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Texas agricultural production and market trends

Overview

Texas agricultural production for the 2026 season faces varied outcomes across different crops due to market volatility and environmental stressors.

Pecan production forecasts have risen, with estimates ranging from 39 million to 42 million pounds. However, growers face risks from extreme heat, dry weather, and diseases such as pecan scab and powdery mildew. Economic pressures from rising costs for fuel and fertilizer are also impacting profit margins.

In contrast, peanut acreage in Texas has declined to approximately 145,000 acres. This reduction is attributed to downward price pressure from a large 2025 supply and a shift toward more drought-tolerant crops. Additionally, peanut crops experienced significant environmental stress from sustained high temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months.

Entities

Texas · Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service · Tri-State Pecan Growers Association · U.S. Department of Agriculture · Monte Nesbitt

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Texas peanut acreage declines due to market and weather factors

    Texas peanut acreage has decreased to approximately 145,000 acres for 2026 due to high supply from previous years, falling prices, and drought concerns.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Texas pecan production forecast rises despite weather and disease risks

    Texas pecan production is forecast to rise to approximately 39–42 million pounds in 2026, though heat, drought, and disease pose risks to kernel quality and grower margins.

Sources

agrilifetoday.tamu.edu · freshplaza.com · gilmermirror.com