*Much of Texas received rainfall over the past week.  *Drought is keeping cattle producers from rebuilding cow herds.  *Texas will be home to a state-of-the-art animal reproductive biology and technology.  *USDA is expanding livestock disaster payments for extreme heat and humidity.  *The Texas Beef Council plays an important role in promoting beef to consumers.  *Weed control is a big challenge in the cotton fields of West Texas.  *East Texas farmers and ranchers are dealing with heat and drought, but they are making plans for fall. *Vitamin A may be the most important vitamin to supplement in beef cattle.   *Time is running out for Texas landowners who are interested in enrolling in the managed lands program.