About this episode
*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.