*The North-South fed cattle premium is gone.  *U.S. farmers and ranchers are feeling slightly more optimistic about the agricultural economy.  *Texas cotton harvest is now 56% complete.*Supply and demand appears to be working against Texas feedlots.  *The Texas Beef Council is taking beef education into the doctor’s office.  *Warm season pasture grasses can be killed if it gets cold enough.*One of the most serious horse diseases is a strain of the equine herpes virus that affects the neurological system.  *If you plan on having a campfire while hunting this year, there are a few things you should keep in mind.