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Daily News Update, April 17, 2008
Fever tick quarantine enlarged in Starr County; reduced in Dimmit County
The temporary preventive fever tick quarantine zone in south Texas' Starr County has been enlarged by nearly 24,000 acres, after fever ticks were found on a premises outside the county's quarantine zone. more
Farm bill extension update
Congress sent President Bush a one-week extension of the current farm bill Thursday. Administration officials have warned that Bush may not sign the extension, which would allow the law to expire April 25. The extension was passed by the House Wednesday and the Senate on Thursday. Texas conferees are in favor of the packer ban removal, and for passing country-of-origin labeling (COOL) revisions. more
Texas Beef Checkoff: Tune in to beef
For more than six years, the Texas Beef Checkoff has been preparing beef recipes in living rooms throughout the state. Chefs, registered dieticians and grilling experts have appeared during local television news segments conducting beef cooking demonstrations and educating viewers. "As part of the communications program at the Texas Beef Council (TBC), the goal of the television segments is to provide viewers with the information they need to purchase, prepare and feel good about serving beef..." more
It's what's for dinner: Beefy Mexican lasagna
This week’s recipe blends two popular tastes: Mexican flavor and beefy lasagna. Try this recipe for a different take on two old favorites! more
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