*Texas Livestock Auction operators were in Washington D.C. recently sharing their stories with elected officials.  *The deadline to register to vote in the November 7th election is almost here.  *Fall harvest is right on schedule in Texas.  *Putting a carbon friendly label on products is a big deal for many companies these days.  *Texas pumpkin production is well below average this year.  *Hay is in short supply once again this year, so minimizing hay loses will pay off big.  *Most spring calving beef cow herds are vaccinated in the fall.  *Releasing ocelots on a ranch in the Rio Grande Valley could be the key to helping the ocelot population recover.