*2023 was a better year for most Texas farmers and ranchers compared to last year.  *Drought continues its grip on our state, despite recent rains.  *Cattle feeders are seeing bovine congestive heart failure more often in feedlots.*Are there any takeaways from this very tough summer growing season?  *Capturing rainfall is always a priority for farmers in the Texas Panhandle.  *It has rained in Central Texas, but the drought is far from over.  *Equine rehab has come a long way in the last few years.  *Research on Chronic Wasting Disease continues.