*The cattle futures market has been on a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks.  

*Corn harvest is ahead of schedule in Texas.

*Biosecurity is critical for livestock operations.  

*Is there hope for a Farm Bill before the current extension expires?  

*U.S. rice production is expected to go down.  

*Big crops are projected in the latest USDA Crop Production and World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates. 

*There are four main bacteria that are involved with Bovine Respiratory Disease.