Agriculture
Data and analysis of the agricultural sector in Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Louisiana.
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Eleventh District Agricultural Data
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Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the fourth-quarter survey reported stable conditions in the agricultural industry in most regions of the Eleventh District.
December 22, 2025
Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the third-quarter agriculture survey reported somewhat better conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
September 22, 2025
Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the second-quarter agriculture survey reported mildly improved conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
June 23, 2025
Abilene, Texas
In Abilene, Big Country success depends on small-town community
Abilene anchors a 19-county rural region dubbed “The Big Country” by early pioneers. Collaboration was a consistent theme in Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan's conversations with community and business leaders during a recent trip to the area.
May 09, 2025
Southwest Economy
Water restrictions, conservation a 24/7 routine in Abilene and the Big Country
Steve Estes, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for Taylor County, offers his perspective on how ranchers, farmers and city dwellers can collectively work to ensure that the area makes the best decisions regarding precious water resources
April 18, 2025
Southwest Economy
Shoring up water supply, curbing demand key to Texas’ future growth
Funding for water infrastructure improvements has emerged as a priority for the Legislature during its 2025 legislative session. Absent changes to policy, Texans could face significant water shortages during droughts and constraints on future growth and economic development.
April 16, 2025
Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the first-quarter survey reported sustained dry conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
March 24, 2025
Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the fourth-quarter agricultural survey reported persistent weak conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
December 23, 2024
Southwest Economy
No need for Texas to come up dry in pursuit of adequate water supplies
Sheila Olmstead, professor at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University, discusses the competing demands for water in Texas and the challenges that growth poses.
September 30, 2024
Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the third-quarter agricultural survey reported weaker conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
September 23, 2024