*Planters are parked in some areas of the Coastal Bend.   

*U.S. beef production is expected to fall this year.   

*The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is accepting donations to help those affected by wildfires in western Oklahoma.  

*Choosing the right cotton variety is very important in these challenging economic times.  

*Texas youth put a lot of work into preparing livestock for shows. 

*Failing to renew the U.S Mexico Canada trade agreement could take a toll on Texas farmers.  

*The current drought situation in Texas does not bode well for spring forages.  

*It’s time to get ready for lambing and kidding.