*Cattle feedlot inventories are expected to drop in the coming months.   

*State and national milk production fell last quarter.   

*The Texas Animal Health Commission is requiring H5N1 testing for lactating dairy cattle moving to fairs, shows and exhibitions.   

*More and more small grains crops are grown for silage in the Texas High Plains. 

*Hundreds of agricultural and conservation organizations are calling on Congress to finish the Farm Bill.  

*A new study shows the beef checkoff helps to increase consumer demand for beef.  

*The Asian Longhorn tick is moving towards Texas.