*A Texas judge has put a temporary stop to a USDA disaster aid program.
*Texas farmers and ranchers continue to wait for a new Farm Bill.
*The condition of the Texas cotton crop is declining.
*Animal rights activists are continuing their efforts to undermine the livestock industry.
*The Senate Ag Committee’s ranking member released his Farm Bill priorities.
*Crop conditions vary across Texas depending on location and the impact of the weather.
*The White House announced steep tariff increases on some Chinese imported goods.
*Fatigued cattle syndrome is something that is seen in feedlots and stocker operations.