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.