*There is still no progress on solving the Rio Grande Valley water crisis.   

*We should have a better Texas cotton crop this year.  

*The CME Group is lowering the daily limits on cattle futures contracts.  

*Providing more water for Texas is going to require a lot of money.  

*A bill dealing with the reporting of U.S. agricultural land sales to foreign adversaries has passed the House.  

*Agricultural leaders are pushing for a lame-duck Farm Bill.  

*Fall is the best time to plant trees in Texas.  

*Needle size is important when working cattle.