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Dumas Today
By the People, for the People
Texas Farmer Doubles Acreage Through Strip-Till and New Tech
Harold Grall credits data-driven practices and precision farming for his ability to expand while cutting fuel and water use.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:08am
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Precision farming tools and sensors symbolize the data-driven practices that have enabled a Texas farmer to double his acreage while reducing environmental impact.Dumas TodayHarold Grall, a farmer in the Texas Panhandle, has been able to double the size of his operation to 7,400 acres since taking over the farm in 1994. Grall credits his adoption of strip-till, precision farming technology, and meticulous record-keeping for allowing him to expand his acreage while reducing fuel and irrigation water usage.
Why it matters
Grall's story demonstrates how data-driven farming practices and new technologies can enable farmers to scale up their operations in a sustainable way, even in water-scarce regions like the Texas High Plains. His experience provides a model for other farmers looking to grow their businesses while minimizing environmental impact.
The details
When Grall took over the farm in 1994, he was committed to ridge-till and furrow irrigation on 3,700 acres. Over the past three decades, he has transitioned to strip-till and precision irrigation, which has allowed him to double his acreage to 7,400 acres while cutting fuel and water use. Grall credits his meticulous record-keeping and adoption of new farming technologies as key factors in his ability to expand sustainably.
- Grall took over the 3,700-acre farm in 1994.
- Over the past 30 years, Grall has expanded the farm to 7,400 acres.
The players
Harold Grall
A farmer in the Texas Panhandle who has doubled the size of his operation to 7,400 acres while reducing fuel and irrigation water usage through the adoption of strip-till, precision farming technology, and data-driven practices.
Dale Coleman
Grall's mentor, from whom he bought out the farm in 1994.
What they’re saying
“Good records, strip-till and new technology have been key to my ability to double the farm size while cutting fuel and irrigation water.”
— Harold Grall, Farmer
The takeaway
Grall's experience demonstrates how data-driven farming practices and precision technologies can enable farmers to scale up their operations in a sustainable way, even in water-scarce regions. His story provides a model for other farmers looking to grow their businesses while minimizing environmental impact.
