*Agriculture Secretary nominee Brook Rollins had her hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee.  

*Rollins continues to get high praise from the agriculture community.

*House Agriculture Committee leaders were in Texas this week. 

*Cattle prices are strong and the outlook for 2025 is positive.  

*Texas Panhandle wheat is in good condition at the mid-point of the growing season.  

*The very cold temperatures experienced on the Southern Plains of Texas challenged the region’s water system for agricultural producers.  

*Slow flow nipples are recommended for baby calves.