U.S. ranchers happy to see added foreign market
U.S. cattle producers facing skyrocketing costs and stagnant domestic demand say they need overseas markets like South Korea, who used to be America's third largest export customer with $815 million in sales. The U.S. last week reached an agreement with South Korea that allows American beef from cattle younger than 30 months to be sent to the Asian country. more
 

Top antitrust senator opposes JBS beef buys in U.S.
The head of the Senate's antitrust subcommittee on Tuesday urged the Justice Department to block JBS's purchases of two U.S. beef packers to ensure that ranchers and farmers are paid fair prices for their animals. more
 

Farmers, ranchers feeling the heat as drought returns to Texas
For many farmers and ranchers, it's becoming an all-too-familiar routine: One drought ends and another begins. Over the last 12 years, Texas has weathered five droughts, and another might be in the works. South and Southwest Texas are in the throes of a major drought, and dry conditions are starting to creep into other parts of the state. more
 

Texas crop, weather, 6-24-08
Severe storms hit parts of the Panhandle and the Rolling Plains, bringing with them high winds and hail damage, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service reports. In some counties, the hail damage was light. In others, severe. In Lubbock County, for example, hail damaged approximately 60,000 acres of crops, mostly cotton, said Mark Brown, AgriLife Extension agent. 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