*Washington lawmakers are looking for more money to fund the Farm Bill.  *USDA launched a new program to help dairy farmers who dumped milk over the past three years.  *The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association launched The School for Successful Ranching podcast.  *The summer crop season in the Texas High Plains is winding down.  *Texas South Plains cotton producers are feeling the brunt of the extended drought and heat on the 2023 cotton crop.  *A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows continued advancements in sustainability by farmers and ranchers.*Fall calving beef cows are beginning to calve.  *Dove season in the south zone opens this week.