Alternative crops offer producers diversification and late-planting options

Alternative crops offer producers diversification and late-planting options

Texas Crop and Weather Report June 16, 2026 – by Kay Ledbetter Across Texas, alternative or nontraditional crops continue to find a significant role in many farming operations because they offer crop diversification or an additional opportunity for late-season planting after failed crops. While some crops are limited by contract availability and marketing options, Texas producers plant almost 1 million acres of alternative crops such as sunflo…

Alternative Crops for Texas Farmers

Texas farmers are increasingly turning to alternative crops such as sunflowers, guar, sesame, forage crops, and alfalfa to diversify operations and manage weather and market challenges.