*The cattle industry is preparing for an unpredictable year in Washington.
*Time is running out for Texas college students to apply for a Texas Farm Bureau scholarship.
*Congress is considering a permanent fix for the U.S.-Mexico water treaty problem.
*November beef exports to most major markets were lower.
*Corn silage is an important crop in the Texas Panhandle.
*Texas corn growers are asking the Justice Department for an update on their investigation into fertilizer prices.
*The recent winter storm had an impact on the wheat crop in Central Texas.
*Pastern dermatitis is common in horses.
