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Brewster County, TX

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Screwworm alert: Brewster County is in the Texas Animal Health Commission's infested zone (Infested Zone 13, Infested Zone 18, Infested Zone 23). Movement rules apply. Details · zone map as of Oct 31, 2026.
CRP emergency haying & grazing: Brewster County is on FSA's list (since Sep 1, 2026). Check with your FSA county office first. Details · FSA list as of Oct 29, 2026.
Drought Abnormally dryD0 · most of county Drought pay (LFP) Eligibleup to 5 payments Burn ban ONno outdoor burning Nearest barn –no 5-wt steer sale

Brewster County rain, outlook and forecast

As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Brewster County, TX was abnormally dry (D0); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 107% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 353% (well above normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 12% rain chance. Brewster County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments.

Rain vs normal

  • Last 30 days 353% of normal
  • Last 60 days 158% of normal
  • Last 90 days 107% of normal

NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.

Rain outlook

  • 6-10 day outlook (Nov 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain)
  • 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)

NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.

Next 7 days

  1. Today Mostly Cloudy, high 79°, low 63°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
  2. Monday Sunny, high 84°, low 58°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
  3. Tuesday Sunny, high 75°, low 52°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
  4. Wednesday Sunny, high 75°, low 53°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
  5. Thursday Sunny, high 80°, low 52°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
  6. Friday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 53°, 8% rain, wind 5 mph
  7. Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 74°, low 52°, 12% rain, wind 5–15 mph

National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.

Open loss windows

No open loss windows in Brewster County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.

Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.

Drought-sale tax flag IRS list

Brewster County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).

Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.

Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer

Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)

5-wt steers, nearest barns

Data pending. no USDA-covered sale barn within 200 miles in our barn list
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Nearest USDA-reported sale barns

  1. Producers Livestock Auction Co. San Angelo, TX 201 mi · sells Thursdays · latest USDA report Oct 29, 2026
  2. Santa Teresa Livestock Auction Santa Teresa, NM 248 mi · sells Fridays · latest USDA report Oct 30, 2026
  3. Roswell Livestock Auction Roswell, NM 259 mi · sells Mondays · latest USDA report Oct 26, 2026

Miles are straight-line from the county center. Sale days come from the barns' recent USDA AMS reports; call the barn to confirm. All barns

Printable county brief (PDF) · Everything on one page · Hay prices in Texas

Common questions and nearby counties

Is Brewster County eligible for LFP in 2026?

Yes. Brewster County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.

Source: FSA LFP county file of Oct 29, 2026

What is the drought level in Brewster County this week?

On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Brewster County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 93% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026

Is there a burn ban in Brewster County?

Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Brewster County (since Nov 29, 2017). Check with the county before burning.

Source: official state burn-ban map, as of Nov 1, 2026

What sale barns are near Brewster County?

No USDA-reported sale barn within 200 miles.

Source: USDA AMS Market News reports

What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?

Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.

Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)

Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.