Cotton and Grain Farming Still Shape Lamb County's Economy

Large cattle ranches dominated Lamb County through the 1800s. That changed fast in the early 1900s when rail access and Ogallala groundwater made irrigated farming possible. By 1930, farmers planted over 100,000 acres of cotton in the county.

Today the county still produces cotton, corn, wheat, and grain sorghum. Feedlot cattle operations are also part of the mix. If you buy land here, know that neighboring farms may use large farm equipment, pesticides, and irrigation systems. Texas law gives working farms broad protections under the Right to Farm Act.