Relief is on the way to Texas farmers and ranchers who have not been getting water deliveries from Mexico, as part of a decades-old treaty.
The state Department of Agriculture and USDA have teamed up, offering $280 million in grant assistance for producers with water rights along the Rio Grande River.
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the treaty’s background, what farmers need to know, and if this will be enough to alleviate the situation.
Related Stories
Keir Albert of Albert Acres Cattle Company joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to share his journey into raising Texas Longhorn cattle and the reason behind his trip to Kenya.
Lewie Pugh, with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report with his insights on the incident and a deeper dive into the issues at hand.
As the Trump Administration seeks out new global trade partnerships, Congress is considering more support for farmers, which comes as the Federal Reserve warns that farmers need a safety net.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will travel to Europe and Asia to seek new trade partnerships for U.S. crops after China reduced imports due to tariffs.
The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.