TSCRA Young Leadership Series workshop a big success
A special thanks to Micro Beef
Technologies for sponsoring TSCRA's inaugural Young Leadership Series, held
July 8-9, at the Omni Southpark Hotel in Austin. 43 participants between the
ages of 19 and 40 came from all over Texas to learn about becoming a valuable resource for the beef industry and TSCRA. Topics covered included an update on federal and state issues, the state legislative process, and how to effectively communicate with elected
officials and members of the media. Participants also attended a TSCRA Political Action Committee event held at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game
Ranch and Pavilion, where they met with other TSCRA members and many elected
officials. Watch the September issue of The
Cattleman for more information and photos.
Temporary restraining order suspends CRP use
On July 8, 2008, as the result of actions taken by the National Wildlife Federation, a Federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the haying and grazing of certain CRP acres, nationwide. A notice from Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer had been issued less than two weeks earlier to provide that certain acreage enrolled in CRP would be available for hay and forage after the ending of the primary nesting season.
TSCRA is aware of this injunction and is working closely with National Cattlemen's Beef Association and other industry partners on the issue. If you have any questions, those may be directed to your local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office, by navigating to their Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov or calling the Texas FSA office at 979/680-5151. more
Energy news: gasoline & diesel prices climb to new record highs
The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline climbed higher into
record territory once again,, increasing 1.9 cents to 411.4 cents per gallon.
Prices rose to record highs in each region with the exception of the West Coast
where for the second week, the price dropped slightly. more
Washington veteran to represent cattlemen
The National
Cattlemen's Beef Association has hired J. Burton Eller Jr. to manage the association's legislative and regulatory office in Washington, D.C., a return
for the senior executive of the former National Cattlemen's Association (NCA). more
It's what's for dinner: weeknight beef stroganoff
Use what's left of your Sunday beef roast by making this quick dish the next week! more
