*The National Cotton Council held its annual meeting in Dallas.  

*Cotton growers are expected to plant nearly 15% less cotton acreage this year.

*Cattle feeders are getting historically high prices for cattle, but that doesn’t always translate to profits.

*Lawmakers in Washington are making another attempt to eliminate the death tax.  

*Several factors are causing rural Texas land prices to rise.  

*Spring planting decisions seem to be tougher than usual this year.  

*Ear tagging cattle correctly is not as easy as it may seem.