Farm census information sorely needed
By TODD STAPLES Agriculture Commissioner
      For many people, counting sheep is a sure-fire way of getting to sleep. However, for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sheep - as well as cattle, horses, ostriches and acres of cotton, rice, grapes and citrus - are just some of the many items the agency will count for a complete look of Texas ...
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Cattle prices continue to fall
      The Texas Department of Agriculture market recap for the week ending Oct. 6 shows that the average cash feeder cattle price continues to decline with added concerns about how much wheat pasture will be available for grazing this year.
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For the Record
      Temperatures/Rainfall Date *In inches, readings at 7 a.m. for preceding 24 hours. Outdoor Burning Drought Index 487 KDBI Burn ban in effect at 500 or higher Colorado River Bernard River
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