Ruling a win for cattle industry
The District Court in Seattle, Wash. held a brief hearing this morning, then entered a permanent injunction in response to the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) filed by the National Wildlife Federation on July 8, 2008. The Court and the parties agreed this will be the District Court's final action in this case. more
 

Downer cattle law signed
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Tuesday to crack down on the sale of downed cattle for human consumption in response to the largest beef recall in U.S. history. "I am committed to ensuring California's food supply is safe and secure…" more
 

New 2030 Committee to examine future transportation needs
The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) newly formed 2030 Committee will hold its first public hearing Thursday evening at Austin's J.J. Pickle Research Center. This hearing is one of five public meetings planned across the state to give Texans the opportunity to share their perspectives on the state's transportation needs in the coming decades. more
 

Texas crop, weather, 7-23-08
Hurricane Dolly may bring welcome rain to Texas' Rio Grande Valley, but it's also likely to wipe out what remains of the cotton and sorghum crop. No firm figures will be available on the damage until after the hurricane and producers are able to get back in their fields."But at this point, it doesn't look good..." more
 

It's what's for dinner: beef with red beans and rice
Give your evening Louisiana flair with this easy red beans and rice dish. more