*Screwworms are in Texas.  Now what?  

*Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in a Texas dairy.  

*The Texas wheat harvest is now 23% complete.

*The winter wheat season in the Texas High Plains will be remembered as a crop devastated by drought.  

*El Nino will affect this year’s hurricane season.  

*The EPA is working on the problems with Diesel Exhaust Fluid.  

*Summer is creeping into Central Texas.  

*Calves are worth a lot of money today, so calf survival rate is more important than ever.

*Screwworms are now in Texas.  

*One crop in the Texas High Plains is off to a good start.  

*Hurricane season is here.  

*USDA has a plan to revitalize the cotton farm economy.  

*East Texas has had a good spring so far, but there are some spots that are suffering from a lack of rain.  

*Alternative therapies are used in treating performance horses.  

*The screwworm is close to Texas, but not as close as you may have heard.  

*Specialty crop growers can now apply for financial assistance.  

*Five Texans were appointed to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

*Parts of the Texas Panhandle have gotten some rain recently.  

*Cotton Council International continues to market U.S. cotton abroad.  

*The last two weeks of May brought significant rain to the Texas Coastal Bend.  

*It’s time to process spring born beef calves. 

• Cattle feeders are profitable, but high price feeder cattle are squeezing those profits.
• The Farm Service Agency is sending landowners letter about potential base acre allocations.
• Genetics have played a big role in improving beef quality in recent years, but that's definitely not the whole story.
• El Niño is just getting started and could impact June weather in Texas.
• Spring beef calf processing is coming up. Texas veterinarian Dr. Bob Judd has some guidelines to help in the process.

• New World Screwworm found in bovine just 31 miles from US-Mexico border.
• The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reportedly withdrawn its mountain lion harvest reporting proposal following significant opposition. 
• USDA is celebrating the opening of a livestock insect research lab in Kerrville. 
• Estate planning is critical on the farm and ranch.
• The path to profitability is not an easy one for Texas High Plains corn farmers this year.
• Young people can obtain a veterinary science certificate from Texas A&M AgriLife.

• Sheep and goat prices look good this spring.
• There’s a little uncertainty about corn acreage in the Texas High Plains this year.
• Staff for members of the Texas Legislature are learning more about agriculture.
• Students at Colorado State University have developed an AI tool to help grade beef.
• Horn flies cost cattlemen a lot of money.

• Farmers are expected to see above-average farm bill safety net payments this fall. 
• Conditions in the Coastal Bend have switched from drought to flood.
• Cotton farmers on the Texas High Plains have seen a lot of challenging weather already this season.
• Texas legislative staff gain agricultural insights at demonstration farm.
• There are different options for intraarticular joint therapies in horses.

• Free mental health services are available for those involved in Texas agriculture.
• The High Plains has finally received some rain. 
• There are three steps that sellers of rural land should take before they attempt to market or sell their property. 
• This time of year, busy performance horses by need anti-inflammatories for sore joints. 
• The world’s largest ammonia plant, which is expected to help strengthen the U.S.’ fertilizer supply chain, is one-step closer to opening its doors.
• Broomsedge is an indicator plant that tells you if there’s a problem in your pasture or hay meadow.

The switch to El Niño is coming.

An information service can help farmers in the Texas High Plains as they face challenges with insect pressure.

U.S. beef demand continues to be strong around the world.

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson gives us an update on ag labor legislation. 

Ultrasounds are now being used to help in the diagnosis of pneumonia in calves.

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman gives us an update on the farm bill and potential economic assistance for farmers. 

The cattle futures market is fighting with the cash market.

Consumer demand for beef remains strong even with high prices.

Market access for U.S. red meat exports continues to grow.

A new strangles vaccine is on the way.