*Texas farmers and ranchers made the most of the congressional August recess.   

*Texas grapefruit production is forecast to grow this season.  

*U.S. corn and soybean exports took a big jump last week.

*Groundwater capacity is declining on the Texas High Plains.  

*Texas farmers and ranchers are stressing the need for a new Farm Bill.  

*The U.S. is working to increase red meat trade with Columbia.  

*USDA has released its latest ag trade forecast, and the trade deficit keeps growing.  

*Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been diagnosed in two horses in Houston County.