*Mealybugs are attacking Texas pastures.
*U.S. organic farmers will soon receive a letter from the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
*Cargill has no plans to close beef processing plants.
*It’s a slow time for farm equipment sales.
*Trade negotiations continue with China.
*Several Texans were in the room when President Trump announced the $12 billion aid package for farmers.
*Farmers and ranchers in the Texas Coastal Bend area are hoping for more rainfall this month.
*Lice are common in Texas cattle herds during the winter.
