*USDA is tightening up the balance sheet for U.S. cotton.   

*Row crop farmers are facing challenges while cattle producers are experiencing record high prices.  Whole milk is back in schools.

*Herd rebuilding has begun as some Texas High Plains ranches.  

*A new South Texas sorghum variety is in the works.  

*Enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage program is now open.  

*Mild temperatures could be an issue for Texas peaches and pecans.  

*There are many different causes for open cows in your herd.