# Pasture Mealybug, Drought Take Toll on Hay Fields, Forage Yields

> Pasture mealybug and dry conditions reduced hay production in parts of Texas, while areas that received rain had better results. Extension experts said some affected producers may rely on hay carried over from last year, and fall armyworms have also been affecting pastures.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T18:07:16.554Z
- Category: disease · region Texas, US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84445-pasture-mealybug-drought-take-toll-on-hay-fields-forage-yields
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md)

## Why it matters

Lower hay and forage availability can increase the need for stored feed and raise feeding costs for livestock producers in affected areas. The article gives no quantified supply loss or direct price change for a listed commodity.

## Sources

- feedlotmagazine.com: https://www.feedlotmagazine.com/news/industry_news/pasture-mealybug-drought-take-toll-on-hay-fields-forage-yields/article_4211e1fc-c2fb-4518-b892-6a28d49d302d.html

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