*The U.S. cow herd continues to shrink.  

*There drought situation in Texas has improved over the past few months, but some areas of the state are still in extreme drought.  

*Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Cotton Specialist Ben McKnight was named the 2025 Beltwide Cotton Specialist of the Year.

*The tariff war is officially underway. 

*The Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo wraps up this week.

*Texas cattle producers should be preparing to deal with the Asian Longhorned tick. 

*It’s cleanup time for gardens and landscapes across Texas. 

*Cribbing in horses is a problem that is difficult to control.