*The summer drought took a toll on the cotton crop.  

*Three Texas based agricultural organizations have been selected to participate in a trade mission to Southeast Asia.  

*Texas feedlot inventories are higher than a year ago.

*The Ogalalla aquifer is providing less and less water for Texas High Plains farmers.  

*Congress is running out of time to pass a new Farm Bill or an extension.  

*We are at the peak of tropical season.  

*Beef prices are falling after hitting record highs in July.  

*At least 40 horses have died in Oklahoma.