*The government shutdown is underway.
*The shutdown poses a serious risk for the cattle industry.
*The FDA has given conditional approval for Dectomax injectable to be used to prevent and treat screwworms.
*Pumpkins are an important crop at this time of year.
*Fall weather is moving into many parts of Texas.
*A Texas congresswoman is asking the U.S. Trade Representatives office to help enforce the 1944 water treaty with Mexico.
*The month of September ended very dry in the Coastal Bend.
*The Texas livestock industry is actively preparing for the arrival of New World screwworms.
