About this episode
*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.