*Texas corn planting is ahead of schedule.
*The application process for the disaster assistance portion of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program is coming soon.
*There will be no closures of local Farm Service Agency offices.
*The Texas Southern Plains has received a lot of rain recently.
*USDA has shut down imports of Mexican livestock due to screw worm concerns.
*Should the U.S. be working with competitors to improve cotton demand?
*Turfgrass is an important part of landscapes in Texas.
*USDA has initiated mandatory testing for Avian Influenza.
