*This has been a tough year for Texas dairy farmers.   *Four Texans have been elected to positions on National Corn Growers Association committees.  *Texas High Plains farmers are facing the challenge of vanishing ground water.  *Animal health is in a pretty good position across Texas, but there are some issues to deal with. *Deer season is in full swing in East Texas.  *Now is the time to pregnancy check spring calving beef cows.  *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission met last week to consider several CWD related rules.