*USDA’s Planted Acreage report shows a big increase in U.S. corn acreage and a drop in cotton acres.
*The first case of anthrax has shown up in Southwest Texas.
*An animal health company is helping to provide scholarships for veterans’ families.
*There has been a big jump in Texas sorghum acreage this year.
*New technologies and seed varieties were on display at a recent field day in Southeast Texas.
*Spring storms have caused a lot of disruption to Northeast Texas agriculture.
*Arlington National Cemetery in Washington is suspending the use of horses in funeral processions.
*There is good news in the fight to protect Texas lakes from invasive plants.
