Texas ranks fifth nationally in both dairy production and its dairy cow population, and the industry is growing rapidly despite recent challenges such as inclement weather and the COVID-19 pandemic. In the just-released June/July edition of Fiscal Notes, the Comptroller’s office examines the economic impact of Texas dairy farms. They account for a total economic impact of $50.3 billion in Texas, or nearly 3 percent of the gross state product. “Animals have a huge impact on our […]