Texas Ag Today - January 22, 2024

*The sheep industry wants a Farm Bill.  *Work on a new Farm Bill may start in March.  *U.S. lawmakers are cautioning against listing the world’s largest meat packer on the New York Stock Exchange.  *Farmers in the Texas High Plains are being advised to watch out for a newly discovered corn disease.  *Corn growers are working to increase the use of ethanol and promoting sustainability.  *The discussion of mental health issues on the farm are becoming more open.  *Horseshoes became a necessity back in the 19th and 20th centuries, but things have changed since then.  *An angler recent reeled in the catch of a lifetime from J.B. Thomas reservoir.