*The national debt is affecting farmers and ranchers.
*Wheat harvest is starting early in the Texas Panhandle.
*The agenda of animal rights activists is a concern in the Texas High Plains.
*American farmers, ranchers and business owners could pay more in death taxes.
*Far West Texas leads the state in pecan production.
*Wheat harvest is underway in North Central Texas.
*New research was discussed at the American Sheep Industry convention.
