*U.S. corn farmers are expected to produce a record crop this year.   *The Texas corn and sorghum crops are looking great.   *We could have a good year for row crops on the Texas High Plains, but farmers there do have challenges to address. *The Central Texas corn harvest is getting underway, while cotton and pastures need a good rain.   *It’s a good idea to have a biosecurity plan to prevent animal disease outbreaks.   *A new study reveals that some deer can carry the virus that causes Covid in humans.