Texas Ag Today - May 2, 2024

*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.