Cattlemen urge Senate committee to re-evaluate renewable fuels policy
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing June 12 to examine the relationship between renewable fuels mandates and food prices. In written comments submitted to the committee, NCBA President Andy Groseta makes it clear that while consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of many foods, livestock producers are bearing most of the burden when it comes to
meat production. more
K-State's Beef Stocker Unit testing a promising animal ID system
Thanks to research taking place at K-State's Beef Stocker Unit, modern-day cowboys could soon be using a bit of old-fashioned science to fight disease in the feedlot by researching the effectiveness of a new radio-frequency identification ear tag that takes the animal's
temperature. Elevated temperature is thought to be a precursor to the onset of disease. more
CEUs available for brush control workshop on June 20 in Kingsville
Attendees completing the brush control workshop on Friday, June 20, will earn 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward their pesticide applicators license. The Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Brush Control Workshop will be held at the Dick Kleberg Park, in the Recreational Building, Highway 77 at Escondido Road, in Kingsville. more
It's what's for dinner: Grilled beef sirloin & farmer's market skewers
Summer is here and that means grilling! Serve this juicy top sirloin with a mustard-thyme glaze and farmer's market skewers to take full advantage of those ripe local vegetables available this time of year. more
TSCRA Young Leadership Series
The Texas Young Leadership Series is geared to aid in the development of new leaders 19-40 years old, engage and educate young people on current industry issues, and provides hands-on experience in talking to elected officials and media. This enables a quick response network for TSCRA to use on hot issues and creates future TSCRA members and spokespersons, providing a network for young
people on and off of the ranch. Plan to attend and become a valuable resource for the beef industry and TSCRA July 8-9, 2008! more
