Feral swine rule to become effective Oct. 1 – TAHC
response to comments and text of rules
The
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has released responses to comments made about the proposed swine rules originally posted in May. The proposal to amend
the regulations was published for comment in the June 6, 2008 issue of the Texas Register. The Commission received 42 written comments regarding the
proposed amendments to Chapter 55.9, for feral swine. The comments were quite
varied in the issues raised, the tone of the comment, and the different
positions and attitudes expressed about the proposed amendments. more
New AgriLife Extension forage specialist to serve northeast Texas producers
A newly appointed Texas AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist will serve more than 60 northeast counties. According to the Texas Agricultural Statistic Service, the projected 2008 value of hay alone for the area is more than $500 million. Dr. Vanessa Corriher, who is based at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton, says her biggest challenge will
be to help forage and livestock producers deal with escalating costs of fuel and fertilizer. more
Biofuel economics: will
ethanol wean the U.S. from oil imports?
Initially, critics of the emerging ethanol industry questioned whether there really was a
net gain in fossil fuel produced. Through time, the efficiency of ethanol plants has increased. But will future success in weaning the U.S. from oil imports lie in corn or cellulosic-based
ethanol? more
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 8-15-08
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.
USDA releases fall crop report
President signs ADUFA into law
Department of the Interior releases proposed rule modifying the Endangered Species Act
Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
The episode airing the week of Aug. 19 through 24, CattleFax will analyze this year's corn crop. Also, spend a day in the life of a Colorado cattle feeder and learn more about premises registration. Plus, see how the Beef Checkoff is playing an important role in developing new beef cuts.
NCBA’s Cattlemen toCattlemen on RFD-TV provides weekly news and features for cattle producers across the country. It
airs every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, with repeat episodes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at midnight (all times Eastern). It is
also available online at www.CattlementoCattlemen.org.
Calendar
August 15―Farm and Ranch Management Workshop, Historic Meeting Hall (The Beer Warehouse), Floresville, Texas more
August 15-16―Texas Ranch Roundup, Multi Purpose Events Center (MPEC), Wichita Falls, Texas. more
August 20―Lower San Antonio River Authority meeting to address TDML, San Antonio River Authority Board Room, San Antonio, Texas. more
August 28―Lone Star Ag Credit Futures Market Symposium, Parker County Sheriff's Posse Clubhouse, Weatherford, Texas. more
September 3―"My Piece of Texas" Grazing Workshop, Clarendon Jr. College, Clarendon, Donley Co., Texas. more
September 9―Blackland Prairie Ranch Economics Conference, Fletcher-Warren Civic Center, Greenville, Texas. more
September 10―"My Piece of Texas" Grazing Workshop, Bear Creek Ranch, Cresson, Texas. more
September 13―Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Pleasanton, Texas. more
September 18―19th Annual Wildlife Management Symposium, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, Artesia Wells, Texas. more
September 21-23―TSCRA Fall Board Meeting, Holiday Inn Select, Tyler, Texas. more
September 23―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Dawson, Texas. more
September 23―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Taylor, Texas. more
September 25―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Comanche (Leon River), Texas. more
September 25―Feral Hog Workshop, Helotes 4-H Activity Center Helotes, Texas. more
September 27―Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Stockdale, Texas. more
September 30―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Kaufman (Cedar Creek), Texas. more
October 1―"My Piece of Texas" Grazing Workshop, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, Texas. more
October 1―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Fannin, Texas. more
October 2―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Red River, Texas. more
October 21―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Hidalgo (Arroyo Colorado), Texas. more
October 22―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Live Oak (Atascosa River), Texas. more
October 23―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Victoria (Lower San Antonio River), Texas. more
October 29―Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association Annual Meeting, The Petroleum Club, San Antonio, Texas. more
