*The White House vetoed a bill that would rescind the recent restrictions placed on farmers and ranchers protecting the Lesser Prairie Chicken.
*Texas grapefruit is now headed to Vietnam.
*A Texas A&M ag economist says prospects are dim for a new Farm Bill anytime soon.
*The combination of a very wet spring and a very dry summer has elevated the wildfire threat on the Texas High Plains.
*Farming during a drought can be a real challenge.
*Extreme South Texas got a short break from the hot weather.
*The United States is getting close to finishing the battle against scrapie in sheep.
*The Texas fish art contest is now underway.
