*The Texas southern plains had the best crop in a decade, but that’s not the case now.  '

*The grand champions were auctioned off at the State Fair of Texas last weekend.  

*McDonalds is suing the nation’s largest meat packers.

*Depressed prices are making things tough for Texas High Plains corn growers.  

*EPA’s herbicide and insecticide strategies could mean extra work and costs for farmers and applicators.  

*Ag education is front and center at the Texas State Fair.  

*It’s deer season in East Texas.  

*Bulls can be the key to a high percentage calf crop.