About this episode
*USDA is testing retail ground beef for the H5N1 virus in states without breaks of the virus in dairy cattle. *There is a lot of optimism this year for growing cotton in Texas. *The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is taking applications for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation’s Working Grant Program. *Cattle prices are expected to get stronger this year, but we could still see some wild swings in the market. *Lawmakers from Texas continue to stand up for Rio Grande Valley farmers. *Crops and pastures in the Texas Coastal Bend are at a critical turning point. *Many farmers or ranchers are very interested when their neighbors land comes up for sale. *Cattle parasites are becoming resistant to current deworming medications.