There's still time to show your support of the RFS waiver request
TSCRA member and Capitol Land & Livestock President Jim Schwertner began a campaign to show support for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) waiver in May, asking cattle raisers to send letters in support of Gov. Rick Perry's request to the EPA for a waiver. The deadline for submitting comments is Monday, June 23, so Schwertner is again asking for your help to ask the EPA to consider the economic harm the RFS may cause the cattle industry. more
The price of food: 2007
vs. 2008
We all know the price of food has risen, but by how much? Cattlenetwork.com has
taken information released by USDA-NASS and broken the increase down into real numbers. more
Membership gathering held
at Pitchfork Ranch
The historic Pitchfork Ranch in central West Texas was the site of a TSCRA membership gathering June 14 with more than 125 folks braving the heat to attend. The evening was full of fun and great food, kicking off with a cutting horse clinic by Kory Pounds that was fully enjoyed, and included a delicious steak dinner and informative speakers. more
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 6-19-08
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.
NCBA files comments in support of RFS waiver request
Farm bill passes via veto override
Trade with Korea now delayed more than a month
House Ag Appropriations markup held June 19
Weather wreaking havoc on Midwest as spring planting, crop progress further slowed
CRP changes may be more likely in light of current conditions
Court of Federal Claims issues mixed result, but awards significant compensation in property rights case
Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of June 24 through June 29, Cattlemen to Cattlemen brings you some of their favorite stories from sponsor Fort Dodge Animal Health. Experts from Fort Dodge provide critical information about maintaining proper herd health, and they'll have tips on de-worming your cattle. Plus, Cattlemen to Cattlemen provides tips on how to effectively communicate beef industry messages, and they spend a day in the life of a Minnesota cattleman.
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
June 24―4th Annual Buck Creek Project Meeting, Wellington Auditorium, Wellington, Texas. more
June 29-July 3―West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop, Tom Green County 4-H Center, San Angelo, Texas. more
July 8―Easter Red Cedar: From Peril to Profit Conference, Moore-Normon Tech Center, Moore, Okla. more
July 8-9―Living Among Bats and Avoiding Rabies Seminar, Steve Edwards Support Services Building, Brazoria, Texas. more
July 18―Triennial Reserach Field Day, Corona Range and Livestock Research Center, Corona, New Mexico. 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 7-9―Prescribed Burn Workshop, Texas AgriLife Research Station, Sonora, Texas. more
TSCRA Young Leadership Series workshop
Plan to attend the first annual TSCRA Young Leadership Series workshop July 8-9 in Austin. It's a great opportunity to learn about becoming a valuable resource for the beef industry and TSCRA! The workshop will be held in Austin at the Omni Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row. TSCRA has reserved a block of rooms at the Omni, so be sure to mention the Series upon making your reservation before the June 24 deadline. more
