TSCRA represented as NCBA evaluates governance structure
The cattle producer leaders of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) have appointed a task force to identify potential changes to the association's governance structure. Its task will be to find ways to improve the association's ability to respond to consumer, regulatory and legislative issues impacting the cattle and beef industries efficiently and effectively. TSCRA Past-president Dr. C.R. (Dick) Sherron, Beaumont, has been chosen as a member of the task force and will represent Texas producers. Also representing Texas on the task force representing state affiliate executive staff is Ross Wilson of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association. more
TSCRA director testifies on immigration issues before Texas Senate Transportation and Homeland Security committee
TSCRA Director and Labor committee chairman Bennie Bock, New Braunfels, testified Wednesday in El Paso before the Texas Senate Transportation and Homeland Security committee on immigration issues. His testimony outlined many of the concerns facing Texas beef producers as employers in today's volatile agriculture market, including the need for a guest worker program and reliable methods of identification for workers. more
Management practices key to watershed condition
Animals thrive on the banks of waterways. And those same tree-covered, green grassy areas are keys to maintaining healthy watersheds for creeks and rivers. Landowners must learn how to manage these properties to strike an ecological balance that benefits wildlife and livestock and still protects watersheds, Texas AgriLife Research scientists say. more
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 7-10-08
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.
FSA stops CRP "critical feed use"
Congress marks-up ADUFA bill
BLM releases wild horse and burro plan
House ag considers speculators
Trade with Canada continues, despite injunction
Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of July 22-27, experts from Fort Dodge Animal Health will address the topics of parasite control and resistance including specific tips on how to best handle these issues on your operation.
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
July 18―Triennial Research Field Day, Corona Range and Livestock Research Center, Corona, New Mexico. more
July 23―Dam Safey for Owners Workshop, Osage Surface Water Treatment Plant, Amarillo, Texas. more
July 23―Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, Frederich Park, San Antonio, Texas. call 210/735-3391 more
July 28-29―Basic Oklahoma Water Law seminar, Moore-Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, OKC, Okla. more
July 31―Texas Alliance for Water Conservation Field Day, Floyd County Unity Center, Muncy, Texas. more
August 4-6―2008 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. more
August 6-7 Ranch Estate Planning Seminar, College Station Conference Center, College Station, Texas. more
August 7-8―Grazing Lands Dollar$ and Sense, Clarion Conference Center, South side, OKC, Okla. more
August 7-9―Prescribed Burn Workshop, Texas AgriLife Research Station, Sonora, Texas. more
August 13―Dam Safey for Owners Workshop, McKinney City Hall, McKinney, Texas. more
August 14-15 Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas. more
September 18―19th Annual Wildlife Management Symposium, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, Artesia Wells, Texas. more
