About this episode
*Cattle futures were volatile during 2024. *USDA is investing another $300 million to expand food and agricultural exports. *The number of cattle in Texas feedlots is down slightly from a year ago. *The level of cow herd rebuilding in Texas is a big unknown. *There is now more time to comment on the Department of Labor’s proposed heat illness prevention rule. *2024 was a challenging year for Central Texas farmers and ranchers. *We have a record agricultural trade deficit, and it will continue into 2025. *Soaking your horse’s foot is sometimes required, but there is a better option.