Drought Grips Texas, Crippling Crop Yields and Farming Industry

Texas is experiencing its worst drought in years, with 93% of the state facing some level of drought. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, hot and dry conditions have left large swaths of land parched, affecting crop yields and forcing farmers to sell off their herds.

Cattle farmer Ray Law described the situation as 'really starting to add up', noting that his colleagues in central and west Texas are struggling with rising grain prices. Law's own herd is mostly grass-fed, but he acknowledged that the drought is having a ripple effect throughout the agricultural industry.

The prolonged hot, dry weather will continue to affect farming in the coming years, according to Texas A&M AgriLife. The agency warned that it takes more than a few good rainfalls to turn around a drought of this magnitude.