*A Texan is now running the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  

*Texas farmers and ranchers may have another dry summer ahead.   

*This week’s Texas wheat crop ratings showed a small improvement.  

*Fighting cattle parasites is a never-ending problem.  

*Texans are raising more goats. 

*Burning has been used for year to rejuvenate grasslands.  

*Some planning is required for artificial insemination to be successful in sheep and goats.