Daily News Update, June 24, 2008


U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear border fence challenge
The Supreme Court gave the Bush administration a victory Monday when it declined to step into the controversy over the waiver of environmental laws to speed construction of a 670-mile border security fence. more
 

Gov. Perry: Ethanol mandate harms livestock, food industries
Gov. Rick Perry, joined by industry leaders across the country, June 24 urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to grant a 50 percent waiver from its Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) mandate for grain-based ethanol. Upon Gov. Perry's initial waiver request in late April, the EPA granted a comment period to consider the appeal, which ended June 23. A decision on the request is expected later this summer. more
 

Expert says weigh food costs like buying major appliance
Grocery stores and restaurants should be approached like major appliance outlets – with thorough research and planning. More than $3,600 is spent each year per person on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "That's like buying a plasma television for each person in your family..." more
 

Oklahomans feeling the pinch as gas prices skyrocket
Many Oklahomans are feeling the pinch as they see more of their paychecks go toward putting gasoline in their vehicles. With gas prices rivaling the cost of a gallon of milk, Oklahoma drivers are looking for ways to rein in their fuel budgets. Here are a few tips to help relieve some of the burden. more
 

TDA Market recap, 6-23-08
For the week ending June 21, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were mostly $2 to $5 per hundredweight lower as high grain prices continue to pressure the market. Fed cattle prices increased with higher beef prices and reduced supplies coming to market. 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

Operation Cow Thief
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Market Information
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Events and Sale Calendar
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