Membership gathering held in Ozona
The Crockett County Civic Center in Ozona was the setting for TSCRA's latest ranch gathering on Aug. 14. Approximately 40 folks attended the event, which included delicious hamburgers, beans, and potato salad served by Sutton County Steak House. more
National Hunting and Fishing Day to be celebrated Sept. 27
Hunting and Fishing Day in Texas and across the nation is slated for Sept. 27 and every outdoors person is encouraged to extend a natural invitation to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to step outside and share the values and the fun of the outdoors. more
DSHS offers suggestions on avoiding rabies exposure
Many Texans continue to enjoy outdoor activities into the late summer and early fall days. But Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) health officials warn that September and October often have the highest number of laboratory-confirmed rabies cases, and have offered suggestions on avoiding rabies exposure. more
Study examines link between wildlife and E. coli
The California
Department of Fish and Game has begun a study to see if there is any connection
between wildlife and E. coli, enlisting the help of deer hunters to
provide testing samples. The study is a direct result of the 2006 E. coli
outbreak traced back to a field of spinach in San Bonito County, which some
believe may have been contaminated by wild pigs. more
TDA Market Recap, 8-25-08
For the week ending Aug. 22, feeder cattle price trends at Texas auctions were mixed, with most prices steady to $3 per hundredweight higher, but some locations as much as $8 higher to $5 lower. Fed cattle prices were lower as beef prices declined. more