State's parks and wildlife commission joins list of border wall opponents
Construction of a wall along Texas' border with Mexico for months has pit some landowners, local officials, immigrant advocates and conservation groups against the federal government. Now, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission can be counted as an opponent. more
 

New spreadsheet tool assists cattle feeders, nutritionists with byproducts
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln computer-based model helps cattle feeders and nutritionists better calculate feeding ethanol byproduct feeds to their herds. Cattle CODE--Coproduct Optimizer Decision Evaluator--evaluates the economic returns of feeding byproducts compared to a diet with no byproducts. more
 

Don't overlook johnsongrass in your pasture
Livestock producers in the southern Great Plains should not overlook johnsongrass in their pastures. For one thing, under certain conditions it can kill your cattle. Another reason not to overlook johnsongrass is that it is excellent forage - if you can get over the fact that it can kill your cattle. more
 

Crime watch 8-4-08: TSCRA investigates Oklahoma, Texas livestock and equipment thefts
TSCRA special rangers are investigating cases of livestock, truck and trailer thefts from Texas and Oklahoma. Thieves took advantage of an unlocked gate to steal more than 70 head in one case. In another case, thieves made off with a horse trailer from an Exposition Center parking lot. TSCRA's special rangers investigate cases like these, and more, every day for members and non-members in Texas and Oklahoma. If you can help them with tips, you might be eligible for a cash reward through Operation Cow Thief. more