*Pasture and range conditions still look poor across Texas.  *Recent rainfall continues to ease drought conditions across our state.  *The recent prescription requirement for certain animal antibiotics seems to be transitioning well.*Higher interest rates are having an impact on Texas farmers and ranchers.*Recent rains across Texas have helped improve conditions for Texas ranchers.  *The American Farm Bureau Federation is focused on the passage of a new Farm Bill in 2024. *Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a major cause of laminitis in horses.  *A new proposal would require all Texas turkey hunters to report their harvest.