*The 2025 Beltwide Cotton Conferences are this week in New Orleans.  

*Over half of Texas is still feeling the effects of drought.  

*Variety selection plays a big role in controlling the Hessian fly in wheat. 

*The 89th session of the Texas Legislature is getting underway this week in Austin.  

*There’s hope for work on a new Farm Bill this year.  

*Knowing the status of subsoil moisture can help farmers manage their irrigation output.  

*Old man winter rolled into East Texas last week.  

*A breakthrough in research could help control Texas cattle fever ticks.