*It was a great legislative session for Texas agriculture, especially for efforts to strengthen Right to Farm laws.  *Farmers on the Texas High Plains have finally received the rains they’ve been waiting for, but they could use a break in the rainfall to finish planting.  *A shortage of ag labor continues to be a huge issue.  *There are some new plants available to Texas gardeners.  *A new genetic defect has been found in Holstein calves.  *A new case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been found in Texas.