*The number of farmers and ranchers in Texas is dropping.  *USDA farm loan borrowers will now be able to make payments online.  *More lambs are hitting the market early this year. *Texas High Plains ranchers are encouraged to boost the profitability of their cattle sales through value-added programs.*The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accused of picking winners and losers in the most recent disaster relief program.   *Soil health is the focus of regenerative agriculture principles.  *Farmers in the Coastal Bend are ready to plant corn.  *The winter is the time of year young calves develop respiratory disease.