*The lack of Mexican feeder cattle is pushing the cattle market higher.
*This is a challenging time for Texas dairies.
*Early voting is underway for the statewide constitutional amendments election.
*President Trump says he has a plan to lower beef prices.
*Dry weather and irrigation water continue to top the news in Deep South Texas.
*The government shutdown is taking a toll on farmers.
*Intestinal parasites are a serious problem in sheep and goats.
