Challenges in delivering federal benefit programs to farmers were among many topics addressed when Congressman Mike Conaway met for more than an hour and a half Thursday with leaders of the Lamesa Cotton Growers organization. Brought into the meeting by phone, the state executiv director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) told Conaway the agency will ge federal assistance delivered to producers at some point. But FSA leader Gary Six said the personnel in local offices across the state are stretched and stressed more than ever before as they try to handle more and more programs while facing work challenges due ...