*Wheat producers in Central Texas are struggling to get this year’s crop out of the field.  *A new smart phone app designed by Texas A&M AgriLife can help farmers optimize their water use.  *The condition of the Texas corn crop is declining slightly. *The weather is always going to be a challenge for cotton growers in the Texas High Plains.  *Several lawmakers from Texas are asking USDA to make sure ranchers have access to the predator control tools they need. *Chinese tariffs are having a long-term impact on U.S. pecans.  *The tropics are getting active with Tropical Storm Alberto bringing both good and bad news for farmers in Deep South Texas.  *Salmonella Dublin is a bacteria that causes disease in dairy calves.