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*The nation’s cattle herd continues to shrink due to the prolonged drought.  

*Veterans interested in learning more about agriculture can now apply for the “Battleground to Breaking Ground” program.   

*It has been a very hot and dry fall so far this year in Texas.  

*A program offered by the Texas Cattle Feeders Association teaches feedyard skills to high school students.  

*USDA is highlighting its food system transformation efforts.  

*Hunting season is on farmers and ranchers minds in the pineywoods of East Texas.  

*The fall is typically cattle working time here in Texas.  

*The National Park Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Service will spend the next two weeks controlling audad or barbary sheep in Big Bend National Park.