*We are seeing record cattle prices in 2024, thanks to a shrinking cattle herd and strong demand.*Helena AgriEnterprises has an update from the TSCRA convention in Ft. Worth.*The Texas Panhandle wildfires are out, but the need for relief will continue for a long time.*USDA is forecasting lower net farm income this year.  *A donation of cotton blankets to a Texas children’s hospital emphasizes the cotton industry’s dedication to communities. *Hay season is just around the corner.  *The Texas Animal Health Commission has recently reported a positive case of equine herpes virus in Travis County.