Texas Ag Today - September 19, 2023

*The first bale of cotton in the nation was auctioned off in the Rio Grande Valley for scholarships last week.  

*A Texas cowboy will be recognized for his decades of hard work.  

*Every sector of the cattle production chain is doing well right now.  

*As harvest gets cranked up around the country, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to put safety first.  

*Extreme South Texas is still dealing with triple digit temperatures and drought.  

*X-rays can be a very important part of a prepurchase exam on a horse.  

*The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is committed to restoring five species to a portion of their native range over the next five years.