CONSISTENT SUMMER RAINS SPUR THIS YEAR’S PUMPKIN HARVEST

  • A bucket of freshly picked Texas pumpkins showcases this year’s strong harvest. Thanks to early rains and a dry July, growers in Floyd County say 2025 pumpkins are holding up better in both color and quality—just in time for Halloween.
    A bucket of freshly picked Texas pumpkins showcases this year’s strong harvest. Thanks to early rains and a dry July, growers in Floyd County say 2025 pumpkins are holding up better in both color and quality—just in time for Halloween.

    Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall and a dry July. While quantity is on par with last season’s harvest, producers say overall pumpkin quality is better compared to last year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Mark Carroll, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Floyd County, said consumers can…