*The outlook for cotton prices is grim.  

*Signup will begin soon for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.   

*USDA is providing funding for the Milk Loss Program and the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program.

*We may be able to keep the New World screwworm south of the border.  

*Protecting free trade agreements around the world is vital to U.S. red meat exports.  

*Fertilizer prices have gone up.   

*East Texas has dried out recently, but high cattle prices and deer season have everyone in a good mood.  

*There are several drugs available to treat arthritis in horses.