*Texas farmers and ranchers are enjoying nice rain events in many areas of the state following two years of devastating drought.  *The National Corn Growers Association is recognizing Texas corn farmers for their outstanding yields.   *Texas legislators have been busy all year, with several special sessions.  *2023 was another tough year for cotton farmers on the Texas High Plains.  *Cotton farmers across Texas tested a lot of potential new varieties.  *Coastal Bend farmers are busy preparing for next season’s crop.  *Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is showing up in Texas.  *Studying deer DNA could be a key to curbing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.