From TexAgs Sponsor, Capital Farm Credit:
If there's one thing Texas producers know, it's that no two summers are alike.
One week may bring triple-digit temperatures and dry pastures. The next could bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds or hail. Add hurricane season to the mix, and summer quickly becomes one of the most unpredictable times of the year.
While we can't control the weather, we can prepare for it.
Start with the basics. Make sure livestock have access to water and shade, inspect irrigation systems and equipment, and keep an eye on changing pasture conditions as temperatures climb.
It's also wise to prepare for severe weather. Summer storms can bring damaging winds, hail and flash flooding with little warning. Taking time to inspect buildings and fences, clear drainage areas and document equipment and property can make recovery easier if damage occurs.
Hurricanes aren't just a concern for the Texas coast. Their impacts often reach far inland through heavy rainfall, flooding and extended power outages. Reviewing your emergency plan, identifying backup power options and securing important documents before a storm is on the horizon can help minimize disruptions.
Summer is also a good time to revisit your operation's risk management plan. Every operation faces different risks, and the right strategy depends on what you grow, raise or produce. Whether you're looking to protect crops from hail, forage from drought or livestock from market volatility, having the right tools in place before severe weather strikes can provide valuable peace of mind. Explore Capital Farm Credit's insurance and risk management solutions on our website or connect with your local relationship agent to learn how we can help protect your operation.
The forecast may change, but preparation never goes out of season. Taking a few simple steps today can help protect your operation for whatever tomorrow's forecast may bring.
If there's one thing Texas producers know, it's that no two summers are alike.
One week may bring triple-digit temperatures and dry pastures. The next could bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds or hail. Add hurricane season to the mix, and summer quickly becomes one of the most unpredictable times of the year.
While we can't control the weather, we can prepare for it.
Start with the basics. Make sure livestock have access to water and shade, inspect irrigation systems and equipment, and keep an eye on changing pasture conditions as temperatures climb.
It's also wise to prepare for severe weather. Summer storms can bring damaging winds, hail and flash flooding with little warning. Taking time to inspect buildings and fences, clear drainage areas and document equipment and property can make recovery easier if damage occurs.
Hurricanes aren't just a concern for the Texas coast. Their impacts often reach far inland through heavy rainfall, flooding and extended power outages. Reviewing your emergency plan, identifying backup power options and securing important documents before a storm is on the horizon can help minimize disruptions.
Summer is also a good time to revisit your operation's risk management plan. Every operation faces different risks, and the right strategy depends on what you grow, raise or produce. Whether you're looking to protect crops from hail, forage from drought or livestock from market volatility, having the right tools in place before severe weather strikes can provide valuable peace of mind. Explore Capital Farm Credit's insurance and risk management solutions on our website or connect with your local relationship agent to learn how we can help protect your operation.
The forecast may change, but preparation never goes out of season. Taking a few simple steps today can help protect your operation for whatever tomorrow's forecast may bring.