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Daily News Update, April 25, 2008
Gov. Perry seeks relief from skyrocketing food prices
Seeking immediate relief from
skyrocketing food costs, Gov. Rick Perry Friday asked the federal government
for a 50 percent waiver from the federal renewable fuel standard (RFS) mandate
for ethanol produced from grain. "There are multiple factors contributing to our skyrocketing grocery
prices, but a waiver of RFS levels is the best, quickest way to reduce those
costs before permanent damage is done..." more
TSCRA
supports request for ethanol waiver
In response to Governor Perry's request to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for a waiver of a portion of the Renewable Fuel Standard,
TSCRA President Jon Means of Van
Horn stated, "TSCRA supports this waiver request. All segments of the livestock industry have
been severely impacted by the rising costs of feedstuffs and this request, if
granted, would provide some relief..." more
May is national hamburger
and beef month
For over 40
years, the month of May has been a time to recognize the more than 800,000
dedicated men and women who produce high quality, wholesome, nutritious beef
known around the world. But May is also
National Hamburger Month. So it's a good time to hail to the hamburger and bow
to the beef…producer that is. more
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 4-24-08
Cattlemen's
Capitol Concerns is a weekly report from Washington, D.C. giving an
up-to-date summary of top policy initiatives concerning the cattle
industry.
FDA Releases Enchanced Feed Rules
Korea Agrees To Accept ALL U.S. Beef
Next Step: Korean FTA?
Farm Bill Update
President Says Colombia Agreements Will Boost Small Business
Colombia Tariff Ticker Displays Rising Costs on American Exports
Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On
the episode airing the week of April 29 to May 4 focuses on the
reopening of South Korea to U.S. beef exports. NCBA President Andy
Groseta offers a perspective from his recent visit to Korea, and Brett
Stuart of Cattle-Fax discusses the impact of this market on beef and
cattle prices. Also, there will be tips on fly control from Bayer
Animal Health, and a visit to a cattle operation at historic Hedge
Apple Farms in Maryland.
NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen on
RFD-TV provides weekly news and features for cattle producers across
the country. The show airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. and is rebroadcast
Wednesdays at 4:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m. All
times are Eastern. for more information, or to check out past episodes, visit
www.cattlementocattlemen.org.
Calendar
Apr. 26―Third Annual Sustainable Land Management Workshop, Samuell Farm, Dallas, Texas. more
Apr. 28―Beef Industry Meeting, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, Texas. more
Apr. 28―30-Tune In for Forecast-Climate Change Impacts On Texas Water 2008, Texas State Capitol Extension, Austin, Texas. more
Apr. 29―Beef Industry Meeting, Groesbeck Livestock Market, Groesbeck, Texas. more
Apr. 29―Lake O' the Pines TMDL Public Meeting, Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Hughes Springs, Texas. more
Apr. 30―Beef Industry Meeting, Walker County Fairgrounds, Huntsville, Texas. more
May 1―Range Tour and Landowner Workshop, Sterling Ranch, Howard County, Texas. more
May 1―Beef Industry Meeting, AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Stephenville, Texas. more
May 1―TSCRA Member Gathering, Rio Ojo Outfitters, Altus, Okla. more
May 5―Beef Industry Meeting, Ochiltree County Expo Center, Perryton, Texas. more
May 6―Beef Industry Meeting,Dumas Lions Club, Dumas, Texas. more
May 7―Beef Industry Meeting, National Ranching Heritage Center, Lubbock, Texas. more
May 8―Beef Industry Meeting, Hereford Community Center, Hereford,Texas. more
May 8―TSCRA Member Gathering, George Ranch, Richmond,Texas. more
May 16―Grazing Management Workshop, 77 Ranch, Blooming Grove, Texas. more
May 21―TSCRA Member Gathering, Texas Sundown Ranch, Denton,Texas. more
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