*A top agriculture official says the spike in fuel and fertilizer prices should be temporary.

*Calf and yearling prices have jumped higher over the past year.

*Screwworm cases in Mexico continue to grow.

*Water availability is a prime consideration when considering what type of forage to plant.

*The drought has taken a toll on winter wheat in the Texas Rolling Plains.

*Rising transportation costs are hitting the feed and grain industry.

*East Texas has gotten some timely rains.

*It’s foaling time.

*Texas wheat is getting hit from all sides.

*Corn prices are lower than a year ago.

*The American Sheep Industry Association has a new executive director.

*Stronger forages can make for a stronger ranch.

*The Texas FFA continues to grow with dedicated young leadership.

*E15 legislation is gaining support.

*High fertilizer prices are hurting farmers and ranchers.

*Pinkeye can infect sheep and goats.

*There will be a ground breaking soon on the sterile screwworm fly production facility in the Rio Grande Valley.

*Texas corn acreage is expected to increase slightly this year.

*Wheat acreage is expected to be the lowest in 100 years.

*Winter forage has struggled in the Texas High Plains.

*It was a hot, dry March across Texas.

*The Trump administration has announced a new renewable fuels standard to help farmers.

*Rain is in the forecast for South Texas.

*Pigeon fever is a bacterial disease in horses.