*The final Texas Crop Progress and Condition Report of 2023 shows a poor Texas cotton crop, with better looking wheat and peanut crops.   *The profit outlook for grain elevators has improved significantly for the current marketing year.   *We should see more sorghum acreage in Texas next year.  *The State of Texas is committed to strengthening its water resources. *The USDA public comment period on an international trade initiative is open right now. *South Texas ranchers will have to deal with vampire bats in the next several years.  *Preventing cattle from getting BRD is a much better option than treating them after they are sick.  *Texas Parks and Wildlife is forecasting a below average pheasant season.